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Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 6513553
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 66860
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

A Professional Research Assistant position is available in the Alexandra Whiteley Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry at University of Colorado-Boulder, starting Fall 2025. The Alex Whiteley Laboratory works on understanding how regulated protein degradation influences diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The lab is located in the new Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building on the eastern end of campus. 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.

Who We Are

Since 1986, Biochemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder has offered a world-class interdisciplinary research environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Faculty include a Nobel Laureate, five members of the National Academy of Sciences, three Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders within biochemistry.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Responsibilities include managing animal colony and in vivo experiments, as well as minor lab management duties. The candidate will be responsible for a major project in the lab investigating new ALS therapeutics with in vivo testing and will be required to perform injections and tissue harvests in addition to animal husbandry. Additional commonly used methods in the lab include cloning new constructs, mammalian cell culture, transfection/transduction of constructs, gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting.
Management responsibilities include ordering, shipping materials, maintaining lab inventory lists, autoclaving, equipment maintenance, updating the lab website, and general lab maintenance.

What You Should Know

A two year commitment for the position is desired.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $57,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

A Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline is required; candidates with PhDs will be considered as well.

What You Will Need

Experience with murine models is essential, including handling, husbandry, and some experience with injections.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV
Cover letter that addresses the following:

What is your current employment (if any), and why are you looking for a new position?
When are you available to start a new position?
Describe your ideal work environment and the work schedule you'd like to have.
Describe your experimental laboratory experience.
Describe your experience with animal models.
What are your short and long-term professional goals?

Optional: Transcripts / Proof of Degree

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Please apply by October 5th, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain posted until filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/66860