Research Services Intermediate Professional

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,030 - 69,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO seeks an experienced Research Services Intermediate Professional to support mass spectrometry-based bioanalytical projects. You will handle the full experimental lifecycle, from biomolecule extraction and sample prep to data analysis and biosciences research support, collaborating with PIs on publications.

The role offers multi-project management, rigorous QC, and opportunity for authorship; requires at least 1 year of professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field required.
• One year of professional-level research experience required.
• Master's degree and two years of wet-lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform biomolecule extraction and sample prep for mass spectrometry.
• Analyze proteomics data using statistical methods.
• Maintain instrumentation and quality control of analytical equipment.
• Present results to faculty and researchers through reports.
• Manage daily lab operations and safety compliance.
• Document protocols and contribute to publications.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

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

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

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: SOM, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

Job Title: Research Services Intermediate Professional

Position #00850564 - Requisition #40488

Job Summary

This exciting role offers a unique platform within the School of Medicine at CU Anschutz to solve challenging biomedical questions using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry. You will join a productive team utilizing bioanalytical methods to investigate complex issues in health and disease. Working under the direction of the Core Manager and Director, you will handle the full experimental lifecycle-from biomolecule extraction and sample preparation of cell cultures and tissues to the application of bioinformatics for data analysis.

This position is designed for professional development, where you will manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high quality control standards. Your day-to-day work involves performing analytical test processes, maintaining sophisticated instrumentation, and collaborating with Principal Investigators (PIs) to communicate findings. This is a highly collaborative position, and successful candidates will have the opportunity for authorship on original manuscripts based on their research contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental Execution: Utilize various laboratory techniques to perform experiments, including biomolecule extraction and the preparation of complex biological samples for mass spectrometry.
• Data Analysis & Bioinformatics: Acquire and analyze proteomics data using statistical methods, bioinformatics, and data analysis software to evaluate research results.
• Instrumentation & Quality Control: Manage the maintenance and quality control of technical analytical equipment, including preparing buffers and internal standard solutions.
• Collaboration & Presentation: Meet with faculty, students, and researchers to present technical results through both oral and written reports.
• Laboratory Operations: Ensure the lab is prepared for daily operations by ordering supplies, maintaining instruments, software, and computers, and ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain rigorous laboratory research records of all experiments performed, including the management of data archives and research notebooks to be used for publications.
• Protocol Development: Assist in generating written protocols and developing recommendations to resolve process or unit issues.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

Our department conducts research across a wide biological scale for fundamental scientific understanding with applications to many disease contexts. The overarching goal is to reach a level of molecular insight that helps develop therapeutic approaches to disease.

As biochemists and molecular geneticists, we are amid an unprecedented time of discovery - our conception of the molecular biology of cells is going from the equivalent of grainy black-and-white to high-resolution technicolor. From deciphering the choreography of transcription complexes, chromosomes, and RNA molecules within cells to developing novel approaches to 3D molecular structure determination to understanding how viruses hijack a cell's machinery and alter its metabolome, the researchers in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) are at the forefronts of their fields both conceptually and technologically.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• One (1) year professional level research experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient knowledgeofbasiclaboratorytechniquesincludingsafetyproceduresand techniques
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,bothinwritingand orally
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithemployeesatalllevels throughout the institution
• Outstandingcustomerservice skills
• Knowledgeofbasichumananatomy,physiologymedical terminology
• Abilitytointerpretandmastercomplexresearchprotocol information

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as: $52,030 - $69,720.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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.

ADA 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 [e-mail].

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 other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Job Category: Research Services

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20085 - SOM-BioChem&Molecular Genetics

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 13, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Anthony Saviola

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Number: 00850564