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Student Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Orange, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $18 - $25 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ May 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Chapman University is hiring a Student Research Assistant. This undergraduate role involves conducting independent laboratory work, focusing on tasks such as protein characterization, sunflower protein isolation, and LC-MS analysis. The assistant will also communicate findings and maintain lab safety and records.

Highlights
  • Conduct independent laboratory work, including protein and chemical analysis.
  • Utilize software and equipment for LC-MS and fluorescence analysis.
  • Anticipated pay range is $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.
  • Must be an undergraduate student, pursuing B.S. studies.
  • Experience in laboratory work and prior research is essential.

Student Research Assistant Full Description

Student Research Assistant

 Student Title Classification Information 
Quick Link  | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/37251
Job Number  | SE121224
 Position Information 
Department or Unit Name  | Food Sciences
Position Headcount  | 1
Position Title  | Student Research Assistant
Academic Year  | Summer 2025
Term or Semester  | Summer
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?  | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range  | $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Pay Range Information  | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?  | Orange
Approved Supervisor  | Lilian Senger
Supervisor Email  | were@chapman.edu
 Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
 (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date  | 06/02/2025
Projected End Date  | 08/25/2025
Average number of hours per week  | Up to 40 hours/Summer Only
 
Position Summary Information 
Job Description Summary  | Undergraduate research assistant will perform and conduct independent laboratory work including but not limited to protein characterization and functionality studies, sunflower protein isolation, and LC-MS analysis.

Responsibilities  | Conduct laboratory work Food chemical analysis of sunflower proteins including: Sunflower protein isolation and functionality Fluorescence analysis LC-MS analysis  Communicate findings orally and in written format Characterization of a chlorogenic acid esterase in sunflower protein solutions. Routine tasks related to maintaining lab safety, records, as well as ordering supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications  | Currently pursing B.S. studies Experience conducting laboratory work. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior research experience. Ability to perform duties independently and with little direction. Strong analytical and computational skills. Ability to collaborate with Principal Investigator and other researchers. Ability to conduct experiments in a timely manner and accurately record data. Ability to operate laboratory equipment and maintain a safe working environment.

Desired Qualifications  | Currently pursing B.S. studies Experience conducting laboratory work. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior research experience. Ability to perform duties independently and with little direction. Strong analytical and computational skills. Ability to collaborate with Principal Investigator and other researchers. Ability to conduct experiments in a timely manner and accurately record data. Ability to operate laboratory equipment and maintain a safe working environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants  | 
 Budget Information 
Is Federal work-study required?  | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1.  Do you have a Federal Work Study Award? 
    • Yes
    • No
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