Research Assistant - Chemistry

Research Assistant - Chemistry University of Nebraska at Omaha - 4.1 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $15 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications AI models Biology Chemical handling safety procedures Computational research Biochemistry Laboratory safety Academic research projects Handling nanomaterials Research manuscripts Scientific publications Nanomaterial chemical synthesis Sample preparation Testing and evaluation Nanomaterials Chemical handling Literature reviews Nanotechnology Machine intelligence Research report preparation Working with undergraduate students Biochemistry Working with students Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Technical research projects Chemistry Machine learning (ML) fundamentals Data collection Research and development laboratory environment Safety standard operating procedures Communication skills Full Job Description Position Information Job Title Research Assistant - Chemistry Department Chemistry Essential Functions Assist with research activities in the chemistry/nanotechnology laboratory, including nanoparticle synthesis, sample preparation, data collection, materials characterization, literature review, manuscript writing, preparation of figures and reports, and maintaining laboratory organization and safety protocols. Support undergraduate students and faculty in ongoing research projects related to nanomaterials, biosensors, biomedical applications, and/or computational work, including machine learning, with the goal of contributing to publications and presentations. Work Schedule Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week Additional Duties Required Qualifications Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong organizational and communication skills Interest in chemistry, nanotechnology, biomedical research or computational work and/or machine learning. Preferred Qualifications Experience handling nanoparticles, preparing chemical solutions, performing laboratory experiments, or working with analytical instrumentation. Background in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or experience running computational work and/or machine learning. or related fields preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Salary $15/hr Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026T-00131 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.