University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Anesthesiology
Job Title: Research Services Principal Professional – Laboratory Sciences
Position #00852334 – Requisition #40885
Job Summary:
iC42 Clinical Research & Development combines quantitative mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and proteomics under one roof, a combination that makes it a unique facility and a CU Medicine site of clinical practice. As a Principal Professional, you will lead LC-MS/MS analytics for pre-clinical and clinical studies, including work that supports national multi-center trials, in a laboratory that is cGLP-compliant, CAP-accredited, and CLIA-certified.
Day to day, you will develop and validate HPLC and LC-MS assays, guide study design and data analysis through manuscript preparation, and serve as a resource to principal investigators across a range of research disciplines. You will also provide informal leadership to team members, including workload guidance and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Title: Research Services Principal Professional – Laboratory Sciences
Position #00852334 – Requisition #40885
Job Summary:
iC42 Clinical Research & Development combines quantitative mass spectrometry, metabolomics, and proteomics under one roof, a combination that makes it a unique facility and a CU Medicine site of clinical practice. As a Principal Professional, you will lead LC-MS/MS analytics for pre-clinical and clinical studies, including work that supports national multi-center trials, in a laboratory that is cGLP-compliant, CAP-accredited, and CLIA-certified.
Day to day, you will develop and validate HPLC and LC-MS assays, guide study design and data analysis through manuscript preparation, and serve as a resource to principal investigators across a range of research disciplines. You will also provide informal leadership to team members, including workload guidance and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and lead LC-MS/MS analytics for pre-clinical and
clinical academic and regulatory studies
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
iC42 Clinical Research & Development is a cutting-edge bioanalytical resource and Service Center at the University of Colorado as well as a CU Medicine site of clinical practice. iC42 Clinical Research and Development combines quantitative mass spectrometry (drugs, drug metabolites, endogenous compounds and large molecules), metabolomics (LC-MS, GC-MS and magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based) and proteomics under one roof, which makes it a unique facility. Moreover, iC42 Clinical Research and Development serves as a central laboratory for national multi-center trials and coordinates and carries out clinical studies. The laboratory is compliant with the rules of good laboratory practice (cGLP, 21 CFR part 58), and it is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and CLIA certified.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your 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: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry,
genetics or related field
- Substitution: A combination of education and
related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be
substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
- Substitution: A combination of education and
related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be
substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
- Three (3) years professional level research experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry,
genetics or related field
- Four (4) years of experience in an experimental or wet
laboratory
- Four years of experience with High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC), preferably with HPLC – mass
spectrometry
- At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in a
regulatory compliance-compliant laboratory environment, ideally
cGLP or cGMP.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
- Expert knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety
procedures and techniques
- Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and
orally
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees at all levels throughout the
institution
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical
terminology
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol
information
- Familiarity with documentation practices for regulatory
compliant studies
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email
address
Questions should be directed to: Jessica Rocz, JESSICA.ROCZ@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by (five day post). Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $64,686 - $86,679.
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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
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CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .