Research Assistant for Chemistry Laboratory

Research Assistant for Chemistry Laboratory Ogden, UT Job Details Part-time $11.75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Biology Gas chromatography Microsoft Excel Laboratory instruments Organic chemistry Word processing High-performance liquid chromatographs Scientific research Laboratory experiments Biochemistry Chemistry Research data analysis Chemical analysis Entry level Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy Full Job Description Position Details WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title Research Assistant for Chemistry Laboratory Requisition Number H00151P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $ 11.75 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function Conduct scientific experiments in a chemistry laboratory; perform extractions and analysis; operate HPLC, GC, and NMR instruments; analyze data and prepare reports as directed by the laboratory director. Review published scientific literature and prepare written reviews of existing publications. •This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified. Required Qualifications Successful completion of at least two years of university-level chemistry, including freshman chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental chemistry. Knowledge of biology and biochemistry also helpful. Preferred Qualifications Spreadsheet (MS Excel preferred) and word processing; laboratory software, computer-instrument interfacing & control knowledge/experience. Background Check? No Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 03/24/2026 Review Date 03/26/2026 Job Close Date 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3981 Notes to Applicant To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume and list of references. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately. Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months. •This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified. ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.