Research Scientist​/Lab Manager; FTE

Overview

Research Scientist/Lab Manager (0.5 FTE)

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job Title:
Research Scientist/Lab Manager (0.5 FTE)

Position # - Requisition #38781

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Administration - 25%
  • Oversee laboratory operations, including purchasing, vendor coordination, and tracking expenditures to ensure cost-effective use of resources
  • Manage procurement workflows for consumables, reagents, laboratory stock, and large capital equipment, including installation, maintenance, and service contracts
  • Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and equipment to support uninterrupted research activities
  • Coordinate facilities-related needs by initiating and tracking work orders for building maintenance, general housekeeping, and floor care
  • Prepare and maintain documentation related to grant expenditures, reports, and justifications in coordination with central finance and sponsored programs offices
• Research and Laboratory Management - 75%
  • Design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments as a research scientist, ensuring rigorous methodology and reproducible results
  • Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data; contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications
  • Develop, implement, and enforce laboratory SOPs, including safety, compliance, and quality control procedures
  • Provide post-award financial management for laboratory grants and contracts, including budget tracking, reconciliation, and compliant spending against funding guidelines
  • Support strategic planning for the lab's research direction, infrastructure needs, and budget priorities

Remote

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options

• Dental:
  Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% 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: 10/year

• Tuit Ion Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.

• One (1) year of related experience with supervisory or management experience in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• An exceptionally motivated individual capable of working autonomously while contributing effectively to team efforts.

• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, including inventory management, procurement, and equipment maintenance.

• In-depth understanding of basic and translational biomedical research methods (e.g., molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, or related techniques, as applicable to the lab's focus).

• Working knowledge of clinical and translational research processes, including study design, protocol development, and data collection workflows.

• Understanding of grant and contract management principles, including budgeting, allowable costs, and sponsor compliance.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, biosafety, and environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations and best practices.

• Proficiency with common laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to the lab's research area.

• Solid data management and analysis skills; ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, and basic statistical or data visualization tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare SOPs, reports, protocols, and contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.

• Proven track record in presenting research findings at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Financial and analytical skills for tracking budgets, reconciling expenditures, and monitoring grant and operational accounts.

• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information, solve problems, multi-task, and work independently.

• Proficiency with standard office and research software (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Suite; grant management portals).

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