What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Research Associate position at Illinois State University?
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
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
- 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
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
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 02/26/2025 07:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 02/28/2025 11:55 PM CST
Salary : $20
