Professional Research Assistant
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University of Colorado Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Professional Research Assistant
Working Title: Professional Research Assistant
FTE:Part time .325 32 FTE InPerson Modality
Salary Range: $10000$14000 per year
Position # Requisition #36504
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About the University of Colorado Denver
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Job Description
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The Department of Chemistry is seeking applicants for a parttime Professional Research Assistant position. The purpose for the position is to assist a laboratory in the Department of Chemistry to reach project goals.
Applicants must have experience in organic synthesis particularly in synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides is necessary. This includes proficiency in NMR IR UVvis and MS. The applicant should also have experience in synthesizing and handling of oligonucleotides of DNA and RNA i.e. purification chemical synthesis and characterization.
This parttime Professional Research Assistant position will be responsible for general laboratory duties and maintenance assisting to reach laboratory and grant goals training and overseeing group members and writing/updating protocols for documenting techniques.
Professional Research Assistant
What you will do:
University of Colorado Denver is home to a diverse array of impactful chemical research. Specifically the Professional Research Assistant will be working in a highly interdisciplinary field that focuses on RNA structure and function (from a chemistry perspective).
Key Responsibilities:
- Chemical synthesis mainly in nucleic acid chemistry 75 of time)
- Characterization of nucleosides nucleotides and oligonucleotides. 5 time)
- Purification of oligonucleotides of RNA and DNA 5 time)
- Maintenance duties that include but are not limited to maintaining a clean environment troubleshooting of instrumentation training/supervising other group members 10 time)
- The Professional Research Assistant will supervise undergraduate student workers. 5 time)
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- BS degree in chemistry or related fields required
- 1.5 years of experience in organic synthesis
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong and clear communication skills.
- Must be selfmotivated and selfdirected.
- Highly organized and reliable.
- Ability to work autonomously for the majority of projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry of nucleic acids.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and selfdriven.
- A positive helpful and mature personality is key to be successful in this position.
Conditions of Employment
- Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
- This position requires an onsite presence on campus 5 days a week.
Mental Physical and/or Environmental Requirements
- The position requires handling of reagents and chemicals that are hazardous flammable and/or toxic.
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range or hiring range for this position has been established at $per year.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Application Deadline
- Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 14 2025 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
- List of three professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and offlist references).
Questions should be directed to Marino Resendiz .
NonDiscrimination Statement
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness respect communication and understanding. We encourage applications inclusive of race color national origin sex age disability creed religion veteran status marital status political affiliation political philosophy pregnancy or related conditions sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression.
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
