Research Scientist​/Lab Manager; FTE

Overview

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job Title: Research Scientist/Lab Manager (0.5 FTE)
Position # - Requisition #38781

The Research Scientist/Lab Manager will investigate and develop approaches to combat infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria within Dr. Brian Tsuji's laboratory at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO. This research team has NIH support and focuses on Clinical and Translational Drug Development to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance. The team has contributed to defining exposure–response relationships for antibiotics.

The Research Scientist/Lab Manager will provide strategic scientific leadership and oversee the operational management of a high-performing research program. This role suits an experienced scientist who coordinates complex research activities, optimizes laboratory operations, and drives projects from concept to completion. This position serves as a key liaison between scientific staff, institutional leadership, and external partners to ensure research goals are met with high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance.

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 - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares the world's future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists through innovative learning and teaching. The School has a long history of leadership in medical discoveries, patient care, pharmacy advocacy, and online education. CU Pharmacy is ranked in the top 15% of all pharmacy schools in the nation.

Why work for the University?

We have excellent benefits and offer substantial holiday, vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year
• Sick Days: 15/year
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Available on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail

There are additional perks and programs with the CU Advantage.

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 related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Motivated, able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, including inventory management, procurement, and equipment maintenance
• Understanding of basic and translational biomedical research methods (e.g., molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, or related techniques)
• Understanding of clinical and translational research processes, including study design, protocol development, and data collection workflows
• Grant and contract management principles, budgeting, allowable costs, and sponsor compliance
• 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
• Data management and analysis skills; ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, and basic statistical or data visualization tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for SOPs, reports, protocols, manuscripts and grant applications
• Proven track record of presenting at conferences and publishing in…