University of Colorado · 1 day ago
Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography Facility Manager (Research Associate; 50%)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a part-time Research Associate for the Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography Core Facility. The Facility Manager will oversee the scientific and operational aspects of the facility, ensuring effective use of specialized instrumentation and supporting structural biology research efforts.
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Responsibilities
Manage and operate the Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography Core Facility, including day-to-day oversight of X-ray diffraction instrumentation, crystallization robotics, and ancillary equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations
Provide hands-on scientific expertise in biomolecular crystallography, including crystallization, crystal screening, X-ray data collection, data processing, structure determination, and model building in support of funded biomedical research projects
Maintain and coordinate instrumentation and service needs, including routine instrument care, coordination with service engineers, and management of service contracts for highly specialized X-ray and crystallization equipment
Train, supervise, and support facility users, including onboarding and instruction in the safe and effective use of X-ray diffraction and crystallization robotics, and providing scientific guidance on experimental design and data interpretation
Manage facility data, computing, and administrative operations, including data storage and backup, basic computer systems administration (LINUX-based systems), maintenance of user records, scheduling, and chargeback/billing processes
Contribute to the broader structural biology research environment, including assisting with reports and grant applications, facilitating collaborations, and interacting with related core facilities such as cryo-EM and NMR
Qualification
Required
PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field
Demonstrated hands-on experience in macromolecular X-ray crystallography, including crystallization, data collection, and data processing
Preferred
Advanced experience with macromolecular X-ray crystallography instrumentation, including diffraction systems, detectors, cryogenic equipment, and crystallization robotics
Experience supporting or working in a shared core facility environment, including user training, scheduling, or instrumentation coordination
Proficiency with computational tools for data analysis and management in a structural biology setting (e.g., Linux-based systems, data processing pipelines)
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 (based on percentage of time)
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 11/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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