Job Opportunities
The Department of Biochemistry offers an excellent work-life balance, a collegial environment, friendly colleagues, dedicated students, and opportunities for professional development/advancement. Ideal candidates should have the relevant skills and experience required. Candidates should also be interested in long-term, stable positions in an academic setting.
The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder. The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Faculty Positions
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Research Faculty Positions
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Student Assistant Positions
Undergraduate Student Assistant
The Cech Lab is looking for an undergraduate student assistant I-semi-skilled to work 10-12 hours per week.
Lab duties include: Dishwasher for Biochemistry Lab
A dishwasher is needed to clean and decontaminate laboratory glassware and production equipment following specific methods of processing both manually and by using an automated dishwasher and dryer; and distributing these items to laboratory storage locations.
Key requirements are reliability, ability to work with little supervision, familiarity with a lab environment, and able to pass safety trainings.
Start date 12/19/2024, expected to continue for academic year. Hourly pay of $16. If interested contact laura.konyha@colorado.edu and include resume or cv.
The Taatjes Lab in the Biochemistry department at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder seeks to hire an undergraduate Student Assistant I-semi-skilled, to work 6-10 hours/week. Responsibilities will include preparation of media, growing and harvesting HeLa cells using sterile cell culture techniques. Training will be provided to the successful candidate. If the job responsibilities are adequately met, the candidate will have the option to work on a research project in the lab.
Minimum requirements: enrollment at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder, majoring in biochemistry, MCDB, or related field.
Start date: Fall semester 2024, expected to continue for the adacemic year. Hourly pay of $20.00.
If interested please contact William Richter (William.Richter-1@colorado.edu) and include a cover letter and resume.
Undergraduate Student Tutor
The Biochemistry Department seeks to hire undergraduate Biochemistry majors to provide tutoring. The Biochemistry department is working to offer one-on-one tutoring provided to Biochemistry majors (up to 1 hour a week) for the Chemistry courses listed below:
CHEM 1021 Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 1113/1114 General Chemistry 1 and lab
CHEM 1400/1401 Foundations of Chemistry and lab
Responsibilities will include to provide in-person, one-on-one sessions, help student improve their knowledge of the course material, provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment, maintain consistent communication with the student, and maintain consistent communication with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
Qualifications: Minimum of 3.0 GPA, Minimum of a B+ in the tutoring course. Full time ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder student who is at least a sophomore, passionate about course content and has the desire to share with other students, desire to teach/share study skills for students’ own success. Work with limited supervision.
Start Date: Fall 2024, expected to continue for the academic year. Hourly pay of $20.00.
If interested, please contact Natalia Johnston at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu and include cover letter.