Research Associate, Research Scientist

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Research Associate Working collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (PI), the research associate's primary responsibility is to design and carry out experiments to express and purify proteins, developing methods to maximize yield and activity of these proteins and to work with collaborators to obtain spectroscopic or crystallographic data on these biomolecules. There may be some supervision of undergraduate research students. This is a grant-funded position for one year with the possibility of renewal.

• Design and implement methods to maximize the expression and activity of integral membrane metalloenzymes.
• Carry out activity assays using a GC-MS.
• Measure metal concentration using an ICP-MS.
• Work with collaborators to collect and interpret spectroscopic data.
• Oversee and prepare stock solutions and reagents for the laboratory, assist with maintaining FPLC, regular calibration of pH meter, order supplies as needed and ensure that chemicals are entered into Chem tracker. Help manage LATCH and other CU EHS required policies.

• Excellent data and materials management and note-booking skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on achieving goals.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team.
• Ph.D degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry (or a masters degree in chemistry or biochemistry with 3 years of full time relevant research experience).
• Experience with protein purification.
• Experience with molecular biology a plus.

Salary: $75,500 per year with benefits as specified by Barnard College Human Resources

Contact Rachel Austin (raustin) for more information

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Barnard College

Full time