FT Research Technician

Position Overview

This research assistant is a grant-funded position to support a recently awarded research grant from the LEAP program of the Burroughs-Wellcome Foundation. This research assistant will work full-time in the organic chemistry laboratory performing organic synthesis and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize new fluorogenic ester substrates
• Prepare starting materials for fluorogenic ester synthesis
• Perform full chemical characterization of all compounds
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
• Update chemical inventory
• Ship final products to collaborators for biological testing
• Maintain a clean laboratory space
• Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field required
• At least (2) years of previous research experience

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in synthetic organic chemistry chemical biology and/or NMR

BU Benefits and Perks

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• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
    • In addition a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees spouses and dependent children.
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
• Butler Facilities Access Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butlers on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Free subscription to the WSJ The Economist and NYT
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances