Research Services Principal

University of ColoradoAurora, CO
Onsite

About The Position

iC42 Clinical Research & Development combines quantitative mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and proteomics under one roof, a combination that makes it a unique facility and a CU Medicine site of clinical practice. As a Principal Professional, you will lead LC-MS/MS analytics for pre-clinical and clinical studies, including work that supports national multi-center trials, in a laboratory that is cGLP-compliant, CAP-accredited, and CLIA-certified. Day to day, you will develop and validate HPLC and LC-MS assays, guide study design and data analysis through manuscript preparation, and serve as a resource to principal investigators across a range of research disciplines. You will also provide informal leadership to team members, including workload guidance and mentoring.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
  • Three (3) years professional level research experience
  • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
  • Expert knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
  • Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
  • Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
  • Familiarity with documentation practices for regulatory compliant studies

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
  • Four (4) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
  • Four years of experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), preferably with HPLC – mass spectrometry
  • At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in a regulatory compliance-compliant laboratory environment, ideally cGLP or cGMP.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and lead LC-MS/MS analytics for pre-clinical and clinical academic and regulatory studies
  • Develop and validate HPLC and LC-MS assays
  • Provide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
  • Independently review, develop, and implement new or modified laboratory techniques
  • Maintain a GLP-compliant laboratory environment
  • Serve as a resource to principal investigators and other stakeholders
  • Provide informal leadership to team members, including mentoring and workload guidance

Benefits

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 10/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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