Lab Scientist: Cryo-EM & Molecular Biotech, Onsite Aurora

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 46,274 - 79,635; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, CO, invites applications for a Laboratory Science Professional at Entry–Principal levels. Join a new Cui Lab focusing on mTORC1 signaling, metabolic regulation and membrane remodeling, with opportunities to contribute to cryo-EM, biochemistry and molecular biology work.

Responsibilities include executing molecular biology workflows, maintaining mammalian cultures, managing lab operations and ensuring safety compliance in a growing team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular biology workflows including cloning, mutagenesis, plasmid preparation.
• Perform protein expression and purification using insect or mammalian systems.
• Maintain and manipulate mammalian cell lines for biochemical and structural studies.
• Coordinate daily lab activities, inventory, ordering and safety compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for Environmental Health and Safety to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with PI and postdocs to design and optimize experimental protocols.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell culture

Protein purification

Lab management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

Tools

FPLC/AKTA

Cryo-EM prep

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, CO, invites applications for a Laboratory Science Professional at Entry–Principal levels. Join a new Cui Lab focusing on mTORC1 signaling, metabolic regulation and membrane remodeling, with opportunities to contribute to cryo-EM, biochemistry and molecular biology work.

Responsibilities include executing molecular biology workflows, maintaining mammalian cultures, managing lab operations and ensuring safety compliance in a growing team environment.