Extra Help Research Associate

Title: Extra Help Research Associate
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Chemistry

Job Summary

The Extra Help Research Associate will conduct various synthetic organic experiments and mentor students regarding equipment, instrumentation, and synthesis.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the following:
- Synthesis, Purification, and Isolation of Organic Compounds: Ability to conduct wet chemistry synthesis under Schlenk line techniques with hands-on expertise in chromatography (Flash column, TLC, GC, HPLC), and other purification techniques such as extraction, recrystallization, and distillation.
- Analytical Proficiency: Competency with spectroscopy such as FT-IR, NMR (1H, 13C, 19F, 2D), UV-Vis; spectrometry (M.S.), and polarimetry to measure optical purity.
- Database Skills: Proficient in using Chemdraw, ChemBioOffice, SciFinder, and Reaxys for literature search, synthesis planning, and optimization. Analysis and presentation of experimental data using Microsoft Office.

Work Hours

Monday through Thursday, 9am-2pm. 28 hours per week maximum.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

June 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
bcplese@ilstu.edu 
309-438-8315

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.<