"Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry Principal)"

Research Services Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Principal)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

Position #: - Requisition #: 38226

Job Summary:

The primary duties of this full-time position will be to perform molecular biology, biochemistry and/or structural biology, and cell culture experiments designed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of pre-mRNA splicing and its role in disease, as well as the structure and function of the Six1/Eya transcriptional complex for anti-cancer drug design.

Key responsibilities:

• Molecular biology experiments including sub-cloning and mutagenesis
• Protein and/or RNA expression and purification
• Biochemical and biophysical analyses of protein/protein interaction and/or enzyme function
• Mammalian cell culture experiments
• Evaluate small molecule compounds in biochemical and cell culture experiments
• If interested, the PRA can learn to prepare EM grids, collect data and determine the cryo-EM structure of protein or protein-RNA complexes
• Assistance in basic operation of lab, including preparation of solutions and autoclaving material

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us: Our department conducts research across a wide biological scale... (full text abbreviated for brevity, but includes benefits details)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: (Detailed for Entry, Intermediate, Senior, Principal levels, e.g., Bachelor's degree...)

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree... Prior experience in analytical chemistry...

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Detailed per level)

How to Apply: Submit letter of interest, CV/Resume, 3-5 references. Questions to: Rui Zhao, rui.zhao@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Preference to applications by November 15, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Entry Professional: $46,274 - $58,861
• Intermediate Professional: $50,357 - $64,054
• Senior Professional: $54,440 - $69,248
• Principal Professional: $62,606 - $79,635