Research Services Principal
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. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
- 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%25 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
