Pharm Sciences Research Asst (Student Position)
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Job no: 497537
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
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Pharmacy Research Assistant (Student Position) |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids, MI 49307 |
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| Department: |
College of Pharmacy
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| Advertised Salary: |
$14.00- $14.49 |
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| Summary of Position: |
A position is available for undergraduate Biotechnology, Biology, or Chemistry majors looking to gain research experience in a laboratory setting. The students will be assigned a research project and will be expected to perform laboratory experiments and analyze data under the professor's supervision. The applicant should possess good communication skills and be enthusiastic about learning new experimental techniques. The applicant must be willing to work a minimum of 5 to 15 hours each week. Additional hours are possible depending on funding availability and student schedule. The positions are available immediately. The work will be performed in the FSU College of Pharmacy. Preference will be given to undergraduate biology, biotechnology, or chemistry majors who are pursuing careers or additional graduate education in STEM fields. Students must be willing to commit to a one-year appointment. |
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| Position Requirements: |
*An undergraduate student with a major in biology, biotechnology, or chemistry.
*Able to complete more intensive work assignments |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Students will complete required CITI safety training, review protocols, and read scientific literature. Students will be responsible for conducting molecular biology protocols, not limited to plasmid extraction, bacterial transformation, and preparation of culture media. Students will also carry out organic chemistry techniques, such as metabolite extraction, isolation, and downstream processing. Students will prepare samples for analysis via HPLC-MS and NMR spectroscopy. Students will also be responsible for data collection, visualization, and analysis. Students will communicate their results in primary presentations, including journal club reports, poster presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication |
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| Number of Positions Available: |
4 |
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| Documents Needed to Apply: |
Resume/ Class Schedule |
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| Job Close Date: |
Jan 19, 2026 |
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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