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Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 6773223
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 68962
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 12-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Applications are invited to fill a professional research assistant position to assist in multi-disciplinary translational project in regenerative medicine. This team project is led by Prof. Stephanie J. Bryant in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, the Materials Science and Engineering Program, and the BioFrontiers Institute.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Bryant (sbryant@colorado.edu).
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.

Who We Are

The Biomaterials and Functional Tissue Engineering laboratory led by Prof. Bryant develops novel biomimetic and biodegradable materials for regenerative medicine with the goal of translating these technologies into humans. A large focus of this lab is on musculoskeletal tissues (e.g., cartilage and bone) with an emphasis on the role of mechanobiology of stem cells and the immune system in regeneration.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Perform duties as a histotechnologist under the supervision of the principle investigator.

The specific duties include performing histological processing of samples for the project (including embedding, sectioning, staining to include histology and immunohistochemistry, and imaging), assisting with the analysis, and troubleshooting and/or developing new or improved protocols for histological processing for complex samples.

Participate in project meetings.
Assist with writing monthly research reports.
Work collaboratively with team members across multiple campuses.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $80,000, prorated for 50% FTE appointment.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Applicants should have at a minimum a Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Research experience in a laboratory at a University or in Industry.
Experience in histology/immunohistochemistry processing.
Due to the need to fill this position immediately, applicants should be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate files:

A current resume includes all relevant experience and a list of publications.
A cover letter that describes your interest in the position and prior research experience.
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide the contact information for one professional reference, preferably a past supervisor in a research setting. We will request a letter of recommendation from this reference immediately following the submission of your completed application.

Please apply by December 12, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/68962