Student Research Assistant, Chemistry-Khambhati

This position involves executing diverse chemical reactions following established protocols and experimental designs. Experimental Synthesis: Execute diverse chemical reactions following established protocols and experimental designs Product Purification: Perform standard purification techniques (e.g., recrystallization, distillation, or chromatography) to ensure high-quality yields Analytical Testing: Analyze reaction outcomes and product purity using various laboratory instruments (e.g., NMR, IR) Documentation & Logging: Maintain a meticulous and real-time electronic or physical laboratory notebook, documenting all observations, data, and deviations Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials Laboratory Stewardship: Ensure the laboratory remains a clean and productive environment; this includes cleaning reaction vessels, specialized glassware, and maintaining communal workstations Other duties as assigned Need to have satisfactorily completed Organic Chemistry I lecture and laboratory courses