Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry – Principal)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

61d•$46,274 - $79,635•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