Position Overview

This research assistant is a grant-funded position to support a recently awarded research grant from the LEAP program of the Burroughs-Wellcome Foundation. This research assistant will work full-time in the organic chemistry laboratory performing organic synthesis and characterization.

Responsibilities

Synthesize new fluorogenic ester substrates
Prepare starting materials for fluorogenic ester synthesis
Perform full chemical characterization of all compounds
Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
Update chemical inventory
Ship final products to collaborators for biological testing
Maintain a clean laboratory space
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required
At least (2) years of previous research experience

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and/or NMR

BU Benefits and Perks

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Paid Time Off and Holidays:
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
- 8 Paid Holidays
  - In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  - Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
  - Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
  - Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
  - Covers tuition only
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

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