Professional Research Assistant
Job in
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80208, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
University of Colorado
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate
Job Description & How to Apply Below
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/
Title:
Professional Research Assistant
FTE:
Full-time
Salary Range: $46,274 to $53,861
Position #
- Requisition #39897
About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.
As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers
* Why Join Us
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Job Summary
Our laboratory leads innovative, translational research that advances cardiovascular therapeutics for both women and men by integrating biomaterials, nanotechnology, and cardiovascular mechanobiology. Our lab's success depends on rigorous scientific methodology, ethical conduct, and a shared commitment to generating knowledge that meaningfully impacts both the scientific community and society. As a member of the lab, you will contribute directly to this mission, whether through designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, or helping develop technologies such as engineered mechanobiology platforms, nanoparticle-based therapeutics, engineered in vitro models, etc.
We will tailor your experience to your comfort level but anticipate that you will ultimately design and carry-out experiments independently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Nanoparticle fabrication
* Polymer synthesis and biomaterial fabrication
* Engineering in vitro models
* Heart transplant readouts will include flow cytometry, histology, cytotoxicity assays, and immunofluorescence.
You will work with the PI and a team of collaborators in an open, enthusiastic, and exciting environment.
Professional Research Assistant
* Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
* Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
* Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
* Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results
* Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced
* Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas
* Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary
* Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed
* Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
* Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
* Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues
* Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs
* Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required
* Assist with reagent inventory and ordering
* Assist with manuscript preparation,…
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