University of Colorado·Aurora, Colorado
This role involves performing routine and moderately complex cell culture, including handling primary human mesenchymal stem cells, and conducting various molecular biology and biochemical assays. Key duties also include managing day-to-day lab operations such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, and ensuring safety compliance.
University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Pediatrics | Section of Nutrition Job Title: Research Services Professional Working Title: Intermediate Laboratory Sciences Professional Position #: 00846121 – Requisition #:39424 Job Summary: The Boyle Lab investigates how early‑life biology shapes long‑term metabolic health, using primary human mesenchymal stem cells, multi-omic assays, and functional cell culture models.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to studies that explore developmental, environmental, and molecular pathways influencing infant and child adiposity.
Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals, in the Boyle Lab perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards.
Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.
This role will be an integral member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team working across Pediatrics, Nutrition, and campus-wide research programs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who wants to develop technical skills while playing a central role in a collaborative, impactful research program.
Day-to-day work will include primary human mesenchymal stem cell culture, molecular assays, and sample processing, paired with essential lab management responsibilities such as maintaining inventories, supporting safety compliance, and implementing laboratory workflows.
The mix of responsibilities offers a dynamic balance of bench science, problem-solving, and operational leadership, making this position ideal for someone seeking growth, autonomy, and meaningful scientific contribution within the Department of Pediatrics and the broader Anschutz research community.
Key Responsibilities: Perform routine and moderately complex cell culture, including thawing, expanding, maintaining, and freezing primary human mesenchymal stem cells (training provided).
Conduct molecular biology and biochemical assays such as DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, bisulfite conversion, immunoassays, colorimetric assays, and sample preparation for downstream analyses.
Assist with experimental setup, reagent preparation, protocol execution, and accurate documentation of experimental procedures and analysis and presentation of results.
Process, label, track, and organize biospecimens from large cohort studies; maintain detailed sample inventories.
Manage day-to-day lab operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, scheduling equipment service, and preparing the lab for safety inspections.
Maintain clean, organized, compliant lab spaces; coordinate waste disposal; ensure adherence to biosafety and chemical safety requirements.
Support onboarding and training of students and junior lab members on standard procedures, safety expectations, and lab workflows.
Additional
Assist with updating standard procedures, lab protocols, and shared documentation systems. Contribute to troubleshooting new assays or workflow improvements. Participate in weekly lab meetings and maintain updated task lists for ongoing projects. Help prepare figures, data summaries, or data quality checks for presentations, grant reports, or collaborations (as appropriate to skill level). Occasional weekend hours for cell culture maintenance, as needed. This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority. Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Why Join Us: The University of Colorado Anschutz is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. 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%25 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: 15/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field. One (1) year professional level research experience. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory Experience performing sterile cell culture in a research or clinical laboratory setting (e.g., mammalian cell culture, primary cell isolation, or iPSC/MSC maintenance). Experience maintaining experimental records, electronic lab notebooks, or shared laboratory data systems. Experience supporting laboratory inventories and safety programs, such as chemical inventories, hazardous waste disposal, or preparing for EH&S or biosafety inspections.
Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen through Children’s Hospital Colorado Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship. *For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.
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: Kristen.boyle@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 4/30/2026. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $50,357 - $64,054 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. Total Compensation Calculator 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: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: 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.
require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (biology, chemistry, etc.) plus one year of professional research experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and two years of experience in a wet laboratory setting, particularly with sterile cell culture.
Market context
In Colorado, intermediate laboratory sciences roles are typically competitive because employers look for both a relevant science degree and practical wet-lab experience, with sterile cell culture often standing out in preferred qualifications. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and research experience may be considered, while a master’s degree can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your resume to highlight lab techniques, safety practices, and any cell culture work.
