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Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant
Amherst, MA
Job Description
Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4903
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant position in the Department of Chemistry. The Post Baccalaureate Research Assistant is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $20.16 per hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
This is a one-year, limited-term appointment as a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant in the Wisconsin lab for the period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
The primary responsibilities will involve executing and publishing an independent research project, partnering with current Amherst College undergraduates to help move forward their thesis research projects, and training new undergraduate research students.
Additional responsibilities include taking appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participating in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Lab-Based Chemistry Research
- Execute basic air-free and moisture-free organic reactions
- Perform routine separations and characterization of synthesized materials
Data Analysis and Scientific Writing
- Analyze 1H NMR and GCMS data
- Complete literature review
- Will contribute to the writing of research articles and grants submitted by the lab
- Design figures using a suite of software including Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, Illustrator
Lab Maintenance
- Maintain a clean and safe lab space, wash glassware, manage chemical waste, etc.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry by time of employment
- Must have at least one year of experience executing supervised synthetic organic chemistry research
- Demonstrated interest in carrying out independent research
- Excellent organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work collaboratively and the desire to train and support undergraduate students with various levels of research experience
- Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
Preferred
- Experience with NMR, GCMS, Excel, ChemDraw, MNova, and Adobe Illustrator
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research students
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for .
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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