Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Chemistry Department

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience. The MCS Chemistry Department is seeking Research Assistants to participate in a 12-week intensive Summer Undergraduate Research program focusing on Chemical Biology and Synthetic Biology. In this role, your will collaborate with graduate students on multidisciplinary research projects, gaining hands-on experience in molecular modeling, chemical synthesis, analytical characterization, molecular biology techniques, and cellular functional analysis to investigate complex biological systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong analytical, communication, and technical skills.
OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training (on the job)
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.
We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Full participation in the research program.
Design experiments and execute experiments.
Interpret experimental data.
Formulate new hypotheses.
Preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Attends meetings and participates in various seminars/training classes as needed.
Prepare reports and other dissemination and outreach materials.
Carry out full-time research responsibilities.
Work in a collaborative team environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

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