Undergrad Research Assistant - Metal Biology Lab

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University’s Metal Biology Laboratory in the College of Pharmacy seeks an undergraduate Research Assistant to join an active program investigating the role of manganese in cellular health and cancer biology. This student position provides hands-on training in biomedical research and molecular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture and biochemical assays.

The incumbent will work with Dr.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Ferris State University.
• Strong interest in biomedical research, molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, cancer biology, biotechnology, or related field.
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory protocols and maintain accurate research records.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and work safely with biological materials and equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive laboratory tasks accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day laboratory activities such as preparing reagents, buffers, cell culture materials etc.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as pipetting, centrifugation, sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, and microscopy.
• Maintain accurate and organized laboratory notebooks and electronic research records.
• Assist with collection, organization, and analysis of experimental data using software such as FlowJo, ImageJ, and GraphPad Prism.
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and contribute to discussions of experimental design, troubleshooting, and interpretation of results.
• Review scientific literature relevant to metal biology, cell-cycle regulation, and cancer research.
• Follow all laboratory safety, biosafety, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Assist with preparation of research presentations, posters, and other scientific communications as opportunities arise.
• Work collaboratively with other undergraduate researchers and laboratory personnel.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interest in biomedical research

Follow detailed lab protocols

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Dependable and responsible

Willingness to learn

Work independently

Education

Undergraduate student at Ferris State University

Tools

FlowJo

ImageJ

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Ferris State University’s Metal Biology Laboratory in the College of Pharmacy seeks an undergraduate Research Assistant to join an active program investigating the role of manganese in cellular health and cancer biology. This student position provides hands-on training in biomedical research and molecular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture and biochemical assays.

The incumbent will work with Dr.