Part-Time Research Assistant

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

You will play a hands-on role in supporting the R&D Chemistry team, contributing to polymer synthesis, analytical testing, and data generation. You will coordinate sample preparation, monitor reactions, collect and document results, and collaborate with scientists to advance project milestones while ensuring safety and compliance within your area of responsibility:

• Prepare and execute chemical reactions: calculate stoichiometry, weigh materials, set up conditions, and monitor progress (e.g., TLC/NMR).
• Purify products via flash chromatography, crystallization, precipitation, or alternative methods.
• Perform routine analyses with NMR, GPC, pH measurements, and related techniques.
• Maintain detailed real-time documentation in electronic notebooks for procedures and results.
• Prepare transfection complexes and measure properties such as hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential when applicable.
• Log characterization requests, track experiments, and record data in a centralized database.
• Create concise data presentations and share raw data with stakeholders as needed.
• Daily lab upkeep: glassware care, inventory of solvents/reagents/consumables, PPE compliance, safety, and general housekeeping; participate in group meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at a University, majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical engineering, Materials Science and Engineeering, or related Life Science or Engineering discipline.
• 1+ years experience and/or coursework involving basic chemical operations, e.g., sample preparation, reaction monitoring (e.g., TLC, NMR), and other routine laboratory operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with analytical techniques and data interpretation, e.g., NMR, GPC, and pH meter.

• Hands-on experience in small-molecule and/or polymer synthesis and characterization in a pharmaceutical, CRO, or academic setting.

• Experience using analytic techniques such as pKa measurement, NMR, FTIR, UV-vis, etc.

• Ability to present data clearly to cross-functional teams and contribute to project milestones.

Pay Range for this position: $12.36 per hour.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job Requisition ID:  298270

Location:  Madison

Career Level:  A - Current Student

Working time model:  Part-time

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