Research Services Senior Prof

Overview

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 opportunity to 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 provides hands-on laboratory and research support, as well as administrative coordination to ensure smooth and efficient lab operations. Day-to-day work includes 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.

• 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

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

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 in an unprecedented time of discovery — moving from grainy black-and-white to high-resolution technicolor in molecular biology. We study transcription complexes, chromosomes, RNA molecules, 3D molecular structure determination, and how viruses hijack cellular machinery and metabolome. We are at the forefront of our fields conceptually and technologically.

University of Colorado benefits package includes:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of 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:
  Access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Two (2) years professional level research experience

An advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field directly related to the work assignment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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

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