FT Research Technician

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

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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