Details **Open Date** 09/12/2023 **Requisition Number** PRN14168N **Job Title** UU Student - Research **Working Title** UU Student - Research, Biochem (Work-Study) **Job Grade** SJ **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 15 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** **Is this a work study job?** Yes **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00279 - Medicinal Chemistry **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $10/hr **Close Date** **Job Summary** Undergraduate Research Assistant is responsible for assisting a post-doctoral fellow in culturing non-pathogenic bacterial strains, isolation and purification of small molecules and structural analysis The undergraduate researcher is expected to be familiarized with standard aseptic procedures in handling bacterial strains, various column chromatography techniques and HPLC . In addition to research activities, following are required: Documenting protocols, keeping lab notebook records upto date, summarizing results in written format weekly and monthly presentation in support of the research activities. The research activity is intended to provide the opportunity to learn as to how to conduct biomedical research and prepare the students for future graduate research upon UG completion. **Qualifications** : Education/Experience Current enrolment in the undergraduate Chemistry at the Univ. of Utah is essential. Prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry is desirable. **Responsibilities** + Prepare samples for various non-pathogenic bacterial strains + Use aseptic lab techniques in daily work + Maintain media and reagents as needed for various bacterial culture conditions + Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed + Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal + Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating bacterial strains, running media controls, performing control experiments + Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, and accurate records throughout all experiments + Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner + Maintain lab notebooks, updated daily and prepare ppt slide for monthly presentation as well as providing weekly summary report + Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as project goals are achieved + Participation in the publication and presentation at conferences/meetings + Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area + Responsible for the completion of required microbiology training/certification + Meets with faculty supervisor on regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the progress and performance. **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress. Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solves technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research. Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology and logical critical analysis. Strong organization and interpersonal skills. **Special Instructions Summary** Education/Experience Current enrolment in the undergraduate Chemistry at the Univ. of Utah is essential. Prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry is desirable. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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