Professional Research Assistant Senior Professional Research Assistant; FTE

Open Rank Professional Research Assistant Senior Professional Research Assistant (0.5 FTE)

Investigate therapeutic modalities to overcome antimicrobial resistance within Dr. Brian Tsuji's laboratory at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus. Focus on antibiotic combinations, exposure-response assays, RNA & whole-genome sequencing, PK/PD modeling, and high-resolution microscopy to provide clinical guidance improving treatment outcomes.

• Conduct pharmacometrics and PK/PD modeling, and perform drug exposure-response studies.
• Execute advanced imaging (phase contrast, fluorescence, SEM, TEM) and flow cytometry.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
• Document experiments accurately, lead meetings, and present research findings.
• Write manuscripts and present at national and international conferences.
• Support lab operations, mentor students, and oversee administrative tasks.

Onsite in Aurora, CO.

• 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
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous benchwork experience in microbiology or translational research.
• Previous benchwork experience in mathematical modeling.
• Previous experience in statistical packages such as R.

• Prior experience in quantitative analysis using various techniques and software tools.
• Proficiency in R or Python to analyze data and experience with statistical, machine learning, and data science approaches.
• Prior experience working in teams on collaborative projects.

• Expertise in PK/PD modeling, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, high-resolution microscopy, functional genomics, analytical chemistry (LC-MS, HPLC).
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory QSP protocols.
• Ability and desire to seek external research funding is preferred.
• Highly motivated, exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of experimental design and basic science techniques including safety procedures.
• Ability to generate, process, and analyze large datasets using R or other appropriate software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with lab members, faculty colleagues, and departmental staff and administration.
• Excellent attention to detail.

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