Professional Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Brumbaugh lab is seeking enthusiastic and talented applicants for an open professional research assistant position.
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
The Brumbaugh lab is part of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado-Boulder. We ask fundamental questions about early development and stem cell biology with the ultimate goal of improving human health and driving scientific discovery. Check out our website for more information: https://www.colorado.edu/lab/brumbaugh/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• This position includes both research and administrative opportunities.

Administrative Duties:

• Coordinate lab repositories of plasmids and cell lines.
• Organize biosafety certification and animal husbandry protocols.
• Introduce incoming lab members to common laboratory practices and safety guidelines.
• Oversee ordering of research items.
• Communicate with vendor representatives regarding orders.

Wet Lab Duties:

• Maintain common lab reagents, equipment, and consumables.
• Organize, breed, and genotype mouse colonies.
• Unpack and distribute orders upon arrival.
• Design and execute experiments in support of ongoing projects in the lab.

What You Should Know

• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align 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.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this full-time position is $35,000 - $50,000 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

• B.S., B.A., or equivalent degree in molecular biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

What You Will Need

• The ideal candidate would be highly organized and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of basic software (word, excel, powerpoint).
• A strong interest in developmental and molecular biology.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Lab experience, particularly in the areas of molecular biology, developmental biology, and animal husbandry (mouse work) is preferred.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV
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.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the posting will remain open until the position is 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