Student Laboratory Associate - Chemistry & Biochemistry #705068622

Student Laboratory Associate - Chemistry & Biochemistry #705068622 Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises - 3.9 Pomona, CA Job Details From $19 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Research Full Job Description Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY SUMMARY

: The Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently searching for two part-time laboratory associates. The Laboratory Associate will conduct organic chemistry research and be involved in all aspects of the organic synthesis projects taking place in the laboratory. Specifically, the research associate will assist in activities including but not limited to: literature searching, reaction planning, execution of synthetic experiments, purification, spectroscopic data collection, and characterization of reaction products.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

(this is just a small sampling of work variety): Perform all aspects of organic synthesis research. Search the chemical literature to identify experimental procedures. Plan and execute organic synthesis experimental procedures. Analyse reaction mixtures using thin layer chromatography and GC/MS. Purify reaction products using techniques such as extraction, recrystallization, and chromatography. Collect spectroscopic data including IR and NMR spectra on reaction mixtures and purified products. Maintain up-to-date laboratory notebooks and records. Compose reports, presentations, and posters. Ability to adhere to regular work schedule. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of one year of organic chemistry lecture and laboratory coursework.

PREFERRED

Some experience performing organic chemistry research.

ABOUT US

: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Enterprises offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Enterprises offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study. The Enterprises also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Enterprises and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Enterprises administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Enterprises contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona. CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at

COVID-19

Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to . Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.