Antibiotic Drug Discovery Research Assistant (Student)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy, seeks a Pharm Sciences Research Assistant (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI, supporting an NIH-funded antibiotic drug discovery project. The role offers hands-on laboratory experience and opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world research.

Ideal candidates are students in Pharm.D., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Forensic Biology, or Industrial Chemistry with interest in organic chemistry, microbiology, drug discovery,

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of organic chemistry or microbiology or related subjects.
• Relevant coursework or laboratory experience helpful.
• Ability to follow lab protocols and document results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory experiments and project tasks.
• Prepare research materials and maintain lab supplies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data from experiments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and log results.
• Discuss experimental results with the research team and supervisor.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Microbiology

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate STEM student

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy, seeks a Pharm Sciences Research Assistant (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI, supporting an NIH-funded antibiotic drug discovery project. The role offers hands-on laboratory experience and opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world research.

Ideal candidates are students in Pharm.D., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Forensic Biology, or Industrial Chemistry with interest in organic chemistry, microbiology, drug discovery,