Internal Candidates Only - Student Assistant - Research Assistant (Sac State Students Only)

California State University-Sacramento

Salary: $35k
Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

Laboratory equipment
Molecular modeling software

About the role

Description

The Department of Chemistry on the Sacramento State campus is seeking to hire seven research assistants.

Internal Candidates Only, External Candidates Won't be Considered

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

UEI does not allow employees to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one college or center per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI position for a different UEI position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript), DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

Prerequisites

Must be a Sac State student enrolled in at least six-semester units (undergrad) or four-semester units (graduate) students.

Majors/Fields of Study

Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Computer Science

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 20 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring & summer).

Compensation

$17.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

Introductory experience with chemistry laboratory procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform synthesis, purification, and analytical characterization of organic molecules using standard laboratory techniques.
Conduct protein purification and enzyme activity assays to evaluate biochemical function and performance.
Utilize molecular modeling tools to analyze structural and functional properties of biomolecules.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

Apply By: May 14, 2026

Summary

Chemistry is the area of science in which the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances are studied. The Chemistry Department at Sacramento State offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS in Biochemistry, a BA in Chemistry (including concentrations in Biochemistry or Forensic Chemistry), and the MS degree in Chemistry (including a concentration in Biochemistry).

To learn more please visit: https://www.csus.edu/college/natural-sciences-mathematics/chemistry/

About California State University-Sacramento

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