Student Research Assistant - FIPR Institute

Florida Polytechnic University

96d • $14

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Current students: Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 and successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent semester with a GPA of at least 2.0
• Must be enrolled at least half-time
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University

Nice To Haves

• Some training in environmental engineering and chemistry
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Ability to complete detailed work in a timely fashion
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant course content

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation - crushing, pulverizing and measuring for chemical analysis
• Operation of analytical tools such as pH meter and ion probes
• Acid digestion of solid and liquid samples for chemical analysis
• Data recording
• Glassware cleaning for chemical analysis and general lab cleaning

Benefits

• Starting salary of $14.25 hourly
• Flexible work hours during semester breaks and summer term

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED