Part-Time BioFrontiers Research Assistant

At the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute, researchers from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering are working together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science and partnering with industry to transform their discoveries into new tools. The BioFrontiers Institute is uniquely defined both by our excellent faculty, research, and leadership and by the scientific and geographical ecosystem that empowers our work. BioFrontiers has a unique "frontier" culture that allows our researchers to explore new areas of bioscience by maximizing the resources and talents across the Institute and the university system. The Institute integrates faculty members from eleven academic departments, allowing them to work across fields. BioFrontiers drives innovation without boundaries.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing recombinant DNA experiments and molecular biology techniques.
• Maintaining mammalian and primary cell cultures.
• Conducting cell transfections and nucleofection procedures.
• Acquiring and analyzing microscopy images.
• Organizing, analyzing, and presenting experimental data.

A candidate has been identified for this position. However, all applications will be reviewed and considered before a final hiring decision is made.

The hire rate for this part-time position will be $29.29 per hour.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory.

• Demonstrated experience with recombinant DNA construct design and assembly using techniques such as PCR, inverse PCR, and Gibson Assembly.
• Proficiency in agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, transfection, primary cell maintenance, and nucleofection.
• Experience with live-cell imaging using confocal microscopy.
• Proficiency in image processing and analysis using Image.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data management and organization.
• Experience using GraphPad Prism for data visualization and statistical analysis.