Professional Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Taatjes lab in the Biochemistry department at UC-Boulder seeks to hire a research technician for performing biochemical experiments and mammalian cell culture.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Since 1986, Biochemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder has offered a world-class interdisciplinary research environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Faculty include a Nobel Laureate, five members of the National Academy of Sciences, three Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders within biochemistry.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Completion of biochemical experiments (e.g. protein purification), enzyme and biochemical reconstitution experiments, mammalian cell culture, computational analyses and genome editing.

What You Should Know

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

Position will begin as soon as possible.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this full-time appointment is $36,000- $46,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related field.
• Six months research experience in an academic lab.

What You Will Need

• Familiarity with Molecular biology, PCR and SDS-PAGE.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and genome editing.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV including name and contact information for two references.
2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

You will be asked to provide contact information for one confidential letter of recommendation provider. We will request a letter from the finalists later in the search process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu