Research Assistant in Fullerton, California at CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Research / Sciences

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 03736

Description

The purpose of the Research Assistant position is to serve as a solid state chemistry researcher who will explore the structural changes during the synthesis of solid oxides via diffraction methods. The Research Assistant will perform Rietveld refinements on synchrotron diffraction data to understand reaction intermediates. It is expected that the Research Assistant will generate a quantitative summary of all crystallographic phases present.

*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

• Performs Rietveld refinements independently using TOPAS Academic software, producing accurate quantitative crystallographic analyses in support of laboratory research and testing activities on a daily basis.
• Prepares and delivers verbal presentations of quantitative analytical results using Microsoft PowerPoint, communicating findings clearly and accurately to project teams and stakeholders on a weekly basis.
• Prepares written quantitative analysis reports using Microsoft Excel and other standard documentation tools, producing accurate, complete, and timely reports to support laboratory operations and decision-making on a weekly basis.
• Maintains complete and accurate digital documentation of laboratory processes in accordance with the laboratory Data Management Plan using Microsoft OneNote and Dropbox, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance with established recordkeeping requirements on a daily basis and with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing Rietveld refinements using synchrotron diffraction.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.

Benefits:

ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification. To learn more about ASC's benefits please view the information here.

Salary Range: 20.00-22.00