Research Services Senior Prof

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Zyla Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is seeking a highly motivated Research Services Senior Professional to join a newly established program focused on the structural dynamics of molecular machines.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the scientific direction of a growing lab at the interface of structural biology, biophysics, and virology, while contributing to cutting‑edge research with broad implications for human health and therapeutic design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Two (2) years professional level research experience.
• An advanced degree may substitute for experience if directly related to the work.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day laboratory support, including cell culture maintenance, plasmid preparation, cloning, and preparation of common lab reagents and stocks
• Assist with research activities by supporting experimental workflows and collaborating with lab members on ongoing projects
• Support administrative and operational tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, and coordinating shipping and receiving
• Maintain accurate and organized lab documentation, including databases, plasmid libraries, and shared lab records
• Assist with experimental data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis as needed
• Collaborate effectively with the PI and lab members to support the overall research mission of the lab

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: SOM, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

Job Title: Research Services Senior Professional

Position #00845155 - Requisition #38943

Job Summary:

The Zyla Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is seeking a highly motivated Research Services Senior Professional to join a newly established research program focused on the structural dynamics of molecular machines. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the scientific direction of a growing lab at the interface of structural biology, biophysics, and virology, while contributing to cutting‑edge research with broad implications for human health and therapeutic design.

The Research Services Senior Professional will provide hands‑on laboratory and research support, as well as administrative coordination to ensure smooth and efficient lab operations. Day‑to‑day work will include maintaining cell culture and laboratory reagents, supporting molecular biology workflows such as cloning and plasmid preparation, assisting with ordering and inventory management, and maintaining lab records and databases. The position will also support ongoing research projects by assisting other lab members with experimental work and data generation, with the opportunity to contribute to manuscripts based on their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day laboratory support, including cell culture maintenance, plasmid preparation, cloning, and preparation of common lab reagents and stocks
• Assist with research activities by supporting experimental workflows and collaborating with lab members on ongoing projects
• Support administrative and operational tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, and coordinating shipping and receiving
• Maintain accurate and organized lab documentation, including databases, plasmid libraries, and shared lab records
• Assist with experimental data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis as needed
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment
• Collaborate effectively with the PI and lab members to support the overall research mission of the lab

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 offer exceptional 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
• Two (2) years professional level research experience
• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information