Lab Operations Mentor (Retiree) - Onsite Aurora

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a part-time Working ORP Retiree - Staff to support laboratory operations at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This role will guide researchers, assist with experimental analyses, and help manage purchasing and lab finances.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of hands-on lab experience, with strong communication, record-keeping, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provide research guidance to the principal investigator and newer lab members on lab operations.
• Support research projects focused on experimental analysis.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and procurement.
• Support laboratory operations including purchasing, finances, and lab experiments.
• Experience handling and analyzing samples independently.

Skills

Communication

Relationships

Time management

Written & verbal

Record-keeping

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lab procurement system

Inventory management

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a part-time Working ORP Retiree - Staff to support laboratory operations at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This role will guide researchers, assist with experimental analyses, and help manage purchasing and lab finances.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of hands-on lab experience, with strong communication, record-keeping, and time-management skills.