Student Assistant – Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics – Research Assistant (Summer 2025) Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Student Assistant•Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics•Research Assistant (Summer 2025) Job

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Location
Georgia Southern•Savannah
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Armstrong Campus•Savannah, GA Department Information Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics Job Summary The Student Assistant will support the Department of Biochemistry Chemistry, and Physics as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2025. This student assistant position will support the research of the dela Cerna group and will participate in research funded by the National Institutes of Health. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Employment is contingent upon funding. Responsibilities
Works on a drug discovery project involving validation of small molecule hits against oncogenic phosphatases
Involved in recombinant expression and purification of proteins, preparation of purified protein samples, and inhibition assays of enzymes
Maintains an organized laboratory Shift Specifics Up to 10 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Proposed Salary $12.00 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills