University of Colorado · 8 hours ago
Research Associate
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical Informatics to support the Soragni Laboratory's organoid pipeline. The role involves coordinating clinical tissue processing, assay development, and training junior scientists, while contributing to research on NF1-associated tumors and other malignancies.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute clinical tissue processing, biospecimen intake, and organoid establishment with an emphasis on NF1-associated tumors as well as sarcoma and other rare cancers
Seed and expand tumor organoids, including bioprinting or 3D culture workflows when appropriate
Plan, schedule, and operate drug screening runs; coordinate imaging and data transfer
Support the development of new NF1-focused assays to characterize differentiation state, drug response, and resistance phenotypes
Design, optimize, and validate cell-based assays to support compound testing and mechanistic studies
Identify, deploy, and refine high throughput screening models to meet program needs
Work with automation engineers and software teams to integrate workflows into standardized, reproducible systems
Train undergraduate and graduate students in tissue handling, organoid workflows, and automation
Contribute to manuscripts, figures, presentations, and grant proposals
Present data, interpret results, and draw independent conclusions for internal and external meetings
Interact with collaborators, scientific partners, and cross-functional teams to advance project milestones
Maintain awareness of new methods, technologies, and literature; integrate updates to improve efficiency, rigor, and data quality
Troubleshoot workflow and technical challenges, propose solutions, and implement refinements
Contribute to an environment of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and transparency
Qualification
Required
PhD in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field
Five (5) years of research experience with clinical samples, organoids, or primary patient material
Preferred
Experience with high throughput screening assays preferred
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent priorities
Benefits
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
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
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Richard Schulick
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