Student Research Associate - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Description

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

JOB POSITION: Student Research Associate

DEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science

DATE Available: July 1, 2026

ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SUMMARY:

The research associates will run experiments to synthesize organic photocatalysts and to develop new photochemical reactions. The research associates will be trained in reaction set up, reaction work up, purification, analysis using spectroscopic techniques as a part of the synthesizing and characterizing new molecules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college degree program majoring in chemistry or biochemistry
• Excellent English verbal communication and writing skills
• Responsible and dependable
• Ability to work well with various people, including students, faculty, and staff
• Interest in working with organic chemistry reactions and small molecules

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of the organic chemistry lab and lecture series

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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.