Ferris State University College of Business ยท 12 hours ago
Pharm Sciences Research Asst (Student Position)
Big Rapids, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $14.49/hr
Start in 2026 WinterFerris State University College of Business is offering a position for undergraduate students in Biotechnology, Biology, or Chemistry to gain research experience in a laboratory setting. The Pharmacy Research Assistant will conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and communicate results under the supervision of a professor.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Students will complete required CITI safety training, review protocols, and read scientific literature
Students will be responsible for conducting molecular biology protocols, not limited to plasmid extraction, bacterial transformation, and preparation of culture media
Students will also carry out organic chemistry techniques, such as metabolite extraction, isolation, and downstream processing
Students will prepare samples for analysis via HPLC-MS and NMR spectroscopy
Students will also be responsible for data collection, visualization, and analysis
Students will communicate their results in primary presentations, including journal club reports, poster presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate student with a major in biology, biotechnology, or chemistry
Able to complete more intensive work assignments
Possess good communication skills
Enthusiastic about learning new experimental techniques
Willing to work a minimum of 5 to 15 hours each week
Willing to commit to a one-year appointment
Preferred
Preference will be given to undergraduate biology, biotechnology, or chemistry majors who are pursuing careers or additional graduate education in STEM fields
Company
Ferris State University College of Business
The College of Business provides career-oriented programs, responsive to the changing needs of the business world.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase