Research Support Specialist - Crystallization Center
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology, Biomedical Science
Position Title Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center
The Research Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the National Crystallization Center ( NCC ), as well as assisting with the high-throughput operations. The NCC is a research facility serving the structural biology community, that focuses on advancing crystallization science and providing researchers access to state-of-the-art experimental methods for generating macromolecular crystals for structure determination.
As a member of the National Crystallization Center team, the candidate will work in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with opportunities to take initiative and expand your skillset in structural biology.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Some experience working in a laboratory
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions
- Laboratory skills including pipetting, accurate weighing, microscopy, and molecular biology skills
- Experience with structural biology and knowledge of protein crystallization experimental set-up
- Familiarity with electronic record keeping and Laboratory Information Management Systems
Physical Demands
- Time spent standing during laboratory work
- Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
Salary Range $35,000 - $40,000
Additional Salary Information
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous experience, as well as a current CV/Resume
Is a background check required for this posting?
Is a background check required for this posting? No
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Posting Dates
Posted
Posted 11/05/2025
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 01/01/2026
References
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Number of references required 3
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