Research Assistant – Angleson Lab (Work-Study)

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HFWA paid leave accrual

Job summary

University of Denver is seeking a work-study student for the Biological Sciences Department to assist in laboratory preparation and data collection on campus in Denver. The role supports faculty and graduate students in ongoing research projects.

The ideal candidate is a current DU undergraduate student for the 2026-2027 academic year, eligible through the Financial Aid Office. The position emphasizes lab safety and collaboration in a quiet to moderate environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at DU for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• This is a work-study position requiring eligibility through DU Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/clean standard equipment, samples, and solutions per procedures.
• May perform routine testing, operate basic lab equipment, and follow safety/environment/infection control practices.
• Assist graduate students, faculty and staff with research and data collection.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Biology basics

Chemistry basics

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

University of Denver - DU - Biological Sciences Department

and the job listing Expires on October 9, 2026

• Prepare/clean standard equipment, and samples/solutions for laboratory experiments, in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions.
• May do routine testing, operate basic laboratory equipment, practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Assist graduate students, faculty and staff with research and data collection
• Perform related work as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of general biology and chemistry.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Can work as a team and are able to follow directions.

Required Qualifications

• Current DU undergraduate student enrolled for the 2026-2027academic year.
• This position is a work-study job, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Standard lab environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Cleaning & moving supplies.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

• $19.29-20.00/hr open to work-study funded student employees.
• In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’sNon-Discrimination Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.