Student Research Assistant - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans invites applications for a Research Assistant. The role supports a range of administrative and research tasks, including handling lab equipment, preparing solutions, data entry, and coordinating with researchers and test subjects.

The position emphasizes safety documentation, interview scheduling, and day-to-day lab operations, while providing exposure to project data management and instrument usage tracking in a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University.
• Prior or active enrollment in a class or course of study (potentially).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment.
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes.
• Assisting with safety paperwork.
• Cleaning the laboratory.
• Receiving packages.
• Processing lab findings and data entry.
• Compiling instrument usage records.
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients.
• Answering phones and department communications.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews.
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks.
• Conducting research and aiding researchers.

Education

Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University

Prior or active enrollment in a class or course of study

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Research Assistant

The Research Assistant will support the department/organization in various administrative and research tasks. This position deals directly with research (in or outside a laboratory).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes
• Assisting with safety paperwork
• Cleaning the laboratory
• Receiving packages
• Processing lab findings and data entry
• Compiling instrument usage records
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients
• Answering phones and department communications
• Scheduling and conducting interviews
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks
• Conducting research and aiding researchers

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Responsibilities

PhD student doing research in the lab according to your field of study

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .