Biochemical Characterization Research Assistant

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

Student work-study program

Job summary

University of Michigan–Flint seeks an enthusiastic Research Assistant I (Student/Work Study) to support biochemical characterization experiments in the lab. You will tend mammalian cell cultures, assist with setup, data analysis, and maintain careful lab notebooks.

The role offers onsite, part-time work with supervision by Dr. Jessica Kelts. A strong foundation in organic chemistry and biochemistry, plus willingness to learn biosafety procedures, is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint undergraduate student.
• Successful completion and understanding of organic chemistry I & II (330 & 332).
• Successful completion and understanding of biochemistry (at least CHM 350 or CHM 450).

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up biochemical experiments and data interpretation.
• Handle/ work with mammalian cancer cells and reagents.
• Maintain a neat, up-to-date lab notebook and follow safety procedures.
• Carefully follow biosafety level 2 procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Teamwork

Lab safety

Data analysis

Education

UM-Flint undergraduate student

Organic Chemistry I & II (330 & 332)

Biochemistry (CHM 350 or CHM 450)

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Michigan–Flint seeks an enthusiastic Research Assistant I (Student/Work Study) to support biochemical characterization experiments in the lab. You will tend mammalian cell cultures, assist with setup, data analysis, and maintain careful lab notebooks.

The role offers onsite, part-time work with supervision by Dr. Jessica Kelts. A strong foundation in organic chemistry and biochemistry, plus willingness to learn biosafety procedures, is required.