Ferris State University
Pharm Sciences Research Asst (Student Position)
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49307
Position Title:
Pharmacy Research Assistant (Student Position)
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
College of Pharmacy
Advertised Salary:
$14.00- $14.49
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.
Position Requirements
An undergraduate student with a major in biology, biotechnology, or chemistry.
Able to complete more intensive work assignments.
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.
Number of Positions Available:
4
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume/ Class Schedule
Job Close Date:
Jan 19, 2026
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Pharmacy Research Assistant (Student Position)
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
College of Pharmacy
Advertised Salary:
$14.00- $14.49
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.
Position Requirements
An undergraduate student with a major in biology, biotechnology, or chemistry.
Able to complete more intensive work assignments.
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.
Number of Positions Available:
4
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume/ Class Schedule
Job Close Date:
Jan 19, 2026
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