Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Principal)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

61d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary duties of this full-time position will be to perform molecular biology, biochemistry and/or structural biology, and cell culture experiments designed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of pre-mRNA splicing and its role in disease, as well as the structure and function of the Six1/Eya transcriptional complex for anti-cancer drug design. This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Requirements

• Entry Professional: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, molecular biology or a related field
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Intermediate Professional: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, molecular biology or a related field
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• One (1) year professional level research experience
• Senior Professional: Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Two (2) years professional level research experience
• Principal Professional Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the 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.
• Entry Professional: Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• 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 facility user service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Intermediate Professional: Proficient knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• 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 facility user service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Senior Professional: Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• 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 facility user service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Principal Professional: 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 facility user service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Higher-level knowledge of Structural Biology, Instrumentation, and Computational Biology processes, functions and/or technology

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• One (1) to Two (2) years of experience or background within an experimental or wet lab
• Prior experience in analytical chemistry, especially ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry

Responsibilities

• Molecular biology experiments including sub-cloning and mutagenesis
• Protein and/or RNA expression and purification
• Biochemical and biophysical analyses of protein/protein interaction and/or enzyme function
• Mammalian cell culture experiments
• Evaluate small molecule compounds in biochemical and cell culture experiments
• If interested, the PRA can learn to prepare EM grids, collect data and determine the cryo-EM structure of protein or protein-RNA complexes
• Assistance in basic operation of lab, including preparation of solutions and autoclaving material

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees