Sr Professional Research Asst to Research Associate

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Open Rank: Sr. Professional Research Assistant / Research Associate

Position #00805082 - Requisition #28387

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has two openings for a full-time Sr. Professional Research Assistant or Research Associate.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Nature of Work

A Sr. Professional Research Assistant or Research Associate position is available at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. The successful applicant will serve as the overall manager and will be responsible for the research operations of the Center. The Center contains a wide range of analytical instruments employed in characterizing protein and antibody formulations, protein subunit and mRNA vaccines, gene and cell therapies, and other novel biologics. The position involves training, collaborating with, advising, and supervising a range of academic users, including students, postdocs, and faculty. The manager also will be closely working with the pharmaceutical industry on contract projects, and will be responsible for meeting the various deadlines associated with projects. This position will also be involved in the selection and acquisition of new equipment, maintenance of equipment, coordinating with Center users, and working with on-campus core facilities.

Examples of Work Performed (percentage of time)

• Train, advise, and supervise facility users in instrument operation and experimental planning (30%)
• Independently and collaboratively perform experiments (40%)
  
  
  
  • This will include execution of the following analytical techniques:
    
    
    
    • Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy (CD)
    • Fluorescence Spectroscopy
    • IR/Raman Spectroscopy
    • Analytical Ultracentrifugation (AUC)
    • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
    • Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC)
    • Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)
    • Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
    • Microflow Imaging/Flowcam microparticle counters
    • NanoSight nanoparticle tracking particle counter
    • Archimedes micro- and nano-particle counter
    • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
    • Molecular cloning, protein expression and purification
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Responsible for administrative tasks, such as procurement and invoicing, marketing and communications, and report writing (20%)
• Management and repair of facility equipment (10%)

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary Range

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position at the Sr. Professional Research Assistant level has been established at $60,000 - $70,000.

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position at the Research Associate level has been established at $70,000 - $80,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Sr. Professional Research Assistant:

• MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Proven experience with multiple analytical techniques listed above.

Research Associate:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field
• One (1) experience with multiple analytical techniques listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

Sr. Professional Research Assistant:

• Previous experience in an academic setting
• Previous experience in pharmacy or a pharmacy related field
• One (1) year experience managing research operations

Research Associate:

• Previous experience in an academic setting
• Previous experience in Pharmacy or a pharmacy related field
• Two (2) years experience managing research operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organizational and inter-personal skills essential.
• Comfort with basic instrument repair and service. Must be able to diagnose problems with the instrumentation (troubleshooting).
• The candidate must be highly motivated, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Eagerness to take the initiative, engage in outreach to potential users, develop scientific strategies; "entrepreneurial."
• Potential to teach in graduate-level courses.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and timely accomplishment of tasks.