What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Laboratory Assistant position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The Organic Geochemistry Lab in the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a part-time laboratory assistant. The position is available for summer 2026 with the possibility of extension based on performance.
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
As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Preparation and extraction of environmental samples for organic geochemical analyses, purification and separation of organic molecules (lipid biomarkers) using wet chemistry techniques, data processing, lab organization and safety, training of undergraduate assistants.
What We Can Offer
$22/hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
Job Summary
The Organic Geochemistry Lab in the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a part-time laboratory assistant. The position is available for summer 2026 with the possibility of extension based on performance.
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
As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Preparation and extraction of environmental samples for organic geochemical analyses, purification and separation of organic molecules (lipid biomarkers) using wet chemistry techniques, data processing, lab organization and safety, training of undergraduate assistants.
What We Can Offer
$22/hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Earth Sciences.
- Previous laboratory experience with organic geochemical methods, including sample extraction using solvent accelerated extraction (ASE), sulfur removal using activated copper, and column chromatography.
- Experience handling hazardous and flammable chemicals and high-pressure gases, and good organizational and communicational skills.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
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