Temporary Researcher
Requisition Number:
71943
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State:
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
14-May-2026
Date Posted:
11-May-2026
Job Summary
The Department of MCD Biology invites applications for a Temporary Researcher!
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.
Who We Are
Founded in 1968 by the pioneering cell biologist and electron microscopist, Keith Porter, MCDB was among the first departments to integrate molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. For nearly 50 years, MCDB researchers have made seminal contributions to our understanding of the structures of cells and organisms and the molecular underpinnings of life processes. A few of these early discoveries include: translational regulation of gene expression; bacterial motility by rotating flagella; fine structure of plant cell walls, tight junctions, chloroplasts, and mitotic spindles; temperature-sensitive and maternal effect mutations in C. elegans, and catalytic RNA.
Today, MCDB faculty and students continue this pursuit to understand life at its most fundamental levels. But we are also addressing many of the pressing biomedical problems facing society, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, blindness, neurological and muscle disorders, infectious disease and antibiotic resistance, and environmental destruction. Beyond making discoveries, MCDB continues its long tradition of excellence in cultivating and educating the next generations of research leaders, biomedical innovators, educators, and scientifically literate citizens.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Technical Laboratory Maintenance
- Media & Buffer Preparation: Prepare standard laboratory reagents, including agar plates, specialized growth media, and electrophoresis buffers.
- Equipment Calibration: Perform routine maintenance and calibration logs for shared instrumentation, such as pH meters, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels of critical molecular biology kits, enzymes, and chemical reagents; coordinate with vendors for restock.
- Sterilization Protocols: Operate autoclaves for sterilization of glassware and biohazardous waste disposal in accordance with safety regulations.
- Expenditure Review: Assist in the monthly reconciliation of grant expenditures to ensure all charges align with the approved budget and donor restrictions.
- Compliance Monitoring: Support the team in verifying that all laboratory purchases comply with OMB 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and specific agency terms.
- Effort Reporting Support: Aid in the collection and organization of documentation required for personnel effort certification.
- Administrative Record Keeping: Maintain digital and physical files for active awards, ensuring metadata and backup documentation are audit-ready.
What We Can Offer
The hiring rate for this position is $26.65 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a program in Biology, Biochemistry, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Basic familiarity with molecular biology laboratory techniques (pipetting, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills and an interest in the "business of science."
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and financial tracking.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
For consideration, please apply by May 14, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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