Professional Research Asst

University of Colorado, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Denver, COLORADO
Job Type: PartTime

Professional Research Asst - 32887 
Research Faculty 

Description

 

The Department of Chemistry is seeking applicants for a part-time Professional Research Assistant position. The purpose for the position is to assist a laboratory in the Department of Chemistry to reach project goals.

Applicants must have experience in organic synthesis, particularly in synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides is necessary.  This includes proficiency in NMR, IR, UV-vis, and MS.  The applicant should also have experience in handling of oligonucleotides of DNA and RNA, i.e., purification, chemical synthesis, and characterization.

Nature of Work
This part-time, Professional Research Assistant position will be responsible for general laboratory duties and maintenance, assisting to reach laboratory and grant goals, training and overseeing group members, and writing/updating protocols for documenting techniques. 

Professional Field
 University of Colorado, Denver is home to a diverse array of impactful chemical research.  Specifically, the Professional Research Assistant will be working in a highly interdisciplinary field that focuses on RNA structure and function (from a chemistry perspective).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chemical synthesis, mainly in nucleic acid chemistry.
  • Characterization of nucleosides, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides.
  • Purification of oligonucleotides of RNA and DNA
  • Radiolabeling of oligonucleotides of RNA and DNA
  • Maintenance duties that include, but are not limited to, maintaining a clean environment, troubleshooting of instrumentation, training/supervising other group members, 
  • The Professional Research Assistant will supervise undergraduate student workers.

The department of chemistry is highly interdisciplinary and offers a wide range of professional and academic opportunities.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

The University of Colorado Denver 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 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 [email protected] ​.

The University of Colorado Denver 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.


 

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         A bachelor of science degree in chemistry or related field is required. 

·         Experience in the field of nucleic acid chemistry is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Strong and clear communication skills.

·         Experience with NMR and X-ray of nucleic acids.

·         Must be self-motivated and self-directed.

·         Highly organized and reliable.

·         Ability to work autonomously for the majority of projects is an important aspect of the job.

·         Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. 

·         Knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry of nucleic acids are assets for the position.  

·         Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and self-driven.

·         A positive, helpful, and mature personality is key to be successful in this position. 

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000 to $14,000.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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.

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

 
  
Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be screened immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by Mar 18, 2024, 11:59:00 PM. Questions should be directed to: Marino Resendiz, [email protected]    Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 32887. When applying, applicants must include: 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. A current Curriculum vitae/Resume. 3. List of three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.   
Job Category
: Faculty 
Primary Location
: Denver 
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30094 - CLAS-Chemistry 
Schedule
: Part-time 
Posting Date
: Mar 13, 2024 
Unposting Date
: Mar 19, 2024, 1:59:00 AM 
Posting Contact Name: Marino Resendiz 
Posting Contact Email: [email protected] 
Position Number: 00050077

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