RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study) - Chemistry

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Summary

The research being conducted is in organic synthesis with Dr. Emily Dzurka Camelio. Undergraduate researchers will work weekly schedules with times based upon the needs for the lab. Undergraduate researchers are responsible for setting up reactions, working up reactions, purification, and maintaining a clean, safe lab. They may also be required to perform other routine laboratory tasks such as making or testing reagents, setting up and testing instrumentation or equipment. The undergraduate researchers are expected to be friendly and approachable to all members working in the lab space, and to work safely. 

Responsibilities*

In addition, all undergraduate researchers are expected to:

  • Assist with setting up reactions, working up reactions, purification of compounds, and analysis
  • Be prepared and excited to work in lab on the days research will be completed
  • Maintain a neat, up to date lab notebook
  • Know locations and appropriate usage of all safety equipment
  • Follow all departmental safety rules
  • Ensure good housekeeping in the lab by doing the following:         
    • Cleaning up after themselves
    • Making sure all solvent bottles are refilled after use
    • Washing dishes as they are used
    • Return materials to their assigned location
    • Wiping down benchtops/hoods
    • Cleaning the balances after use

Required Qualifications*

  • Must be a current of University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing or recently graduated from a UM-Flint undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program
  • Successful completion and understanding of organic chemistry I & II (330 & 332) 
  • Successful completion and understanding of organic chemistry labs I & II (331 & 333)
     

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