Professional Research Assistant â 80% FTA
Professional Research Assistant â 80% FTA
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Title: Professional Research Assistant 80% FTA
Position #Requisition #37248
Job Summary:
The successful candidate should have experience purifying protein from transformed cells and using this protein in mouse experiments. The project specifically also involves animal work and the use of interferon lambda with chemotherapeutic agents. The work involves concepts from immunology skin toxicology and drug delivery and the preferred candidate would have a grasp of these fundamentally different fields. The successful candidate should have experience handling animals monitoring tumor growth and using protein therapeutics as well as injection euthanasia tissue harvesting and drug extraction. The candidate will need to work independently but also be part of a team involving other labs to reduce the off-target accumulation of chemotherapy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts experiments and analyses supporting a variety of research projects
- Utilizes a wide breadth of techniques to collect data including:
- Microscopy
- Flow cytometry
- Fluorescent imaging
- ELISA
- Cytokine assays
- Cell culture assays including measurement of nanoparticle uptake
- Mouse handling and injections necropsy and tissue analysis
- Animal colony maintenance and weanings
- Tumor implantations in mice
- Work with animal and human serum and blood
- Compiles and records observed experimental results analyzes and interprets data and documents results.
- Collaborates with the principal investigator and other research group members to review scientific literature and develop experimental protocols.
- Assists with writing sections of research proposal documents for grants purposes documents lab results and assists with the preparation of manuscripts such as preparing graphs and charts for publication in scientific journals.
- Provides general laboratory administration such as maintaining lab records general lab clean up ordering lab supplies completing requisition forms processing financial transactions and filing.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
Why Join Us:
The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences located at the Anschutz Medical Campus is an internationally renowned School of Pharmacy and a top tier research school ranked in the top 10 of more than 140 schools in the country for NIH research grant funding. At the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences we are committed to excellence and innovation in professional graduate and post-graduate education; scholarship and research; patient-centered care; public health advocacy; and societal leadership and engagement. Together our innovation discoveries and engagement with our communities improves the health and well-being of society.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- 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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- A bachelors degree in biology chemistry biochemistry bioengineering or a closely related field.
- Recent laboratory research experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with biology molecular biology and/or immunological assays (RT-PCR cytotoxicity western blotting flow cytometry ELISA cytokine assays).
- Experience with nanoparticles and drug delivery is a plus
- Experience with conjugation/organic chemistry is a plus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with biology molecular biology and/or immunological assays (RT-PCR cytotoxicity western blotting flow cytometry ELISA cytokine assays).
- Experience with nanoparticles and drug delivery is a plus
- Experience with conjugation/organic chemistry is a plus
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at
Questions should be directed to: Dr. Dmitri Simberg
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by July 14 2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$39000 for a 0.80 part-time position
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 not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: 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 .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
