Research Services Intermediate Professional

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize various laboratory techniques to perform experiments, including biomolecule extraction and the preparation of complex biological samples for mass spectrometry.
• Data Analysis & Bioinformatics: Acquire and analyze proteomics data using statistical methods, bioinformatics, and data analysis software to evaluate research results.
• Instrumentation & Quality Control: Manage the maintenance and quality control of technical analytical equipment, including preparing buffers and internal standard solutions.
• Collaboration & Presentation: Meet with faculty, students, and researchers to present technical results through both oral and written reports.
• Laboratory Operations: Ensure the lab is prepared for daily operations by ordering supplies, maintaining instruments, software, and computers, and ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain rigorous laboratory research records of all experiments performed, including the management of data archives and research notebooks to be used for publications.
• Protocol Development: Assist in generating written protocols and developing recommendations to resolve process or unit issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• One (1) year professional level research experience.
• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field preferred.

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Multiple plan options for Medical and Dental coverage.
• Disability, Life, Vision insurance.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan with employer contributions of 10% of your gross pay.
• Affordable Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals.
• Tuition Benefit for employees on all CU campuses.
• Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service with ECO Pass.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.