Job Opportunities
The Department of Biochemistry offers an excellent work-life balance, a collegial environment, friendly colleagues, dedicated students, and opportunities for professional development/advancement. Ideal candidates should have the relevant skills and experience required. Candidates should also be interested in long-term, stable positions in an academic setting.
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Faculty Positions
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Research Faculty Positions
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Student Assistant Positions
Undergraduate Student Assistant
The Luger Lab is looking for an Undergraduate Student Assistant I- Entry/Semi-Skilled to work 15 hours per week.
Lab duties include performing enzyme assays, interpreting results, general lab chores. must be available 2 full afternoons uninterrupted per week;
strong interest in drug discovery and biochemical analyses, reliable; strong attention to detail; able to reproducibly perform repetitive tasks.
Minimum qualifications: Enrolled in Biochemistry or MCDB Major, some experience in a biochemistry lab, > 3.7 cumulative GPA, willingness to work for part of the summer.
Start date fall semester (10/13/25), to continue.
Hourly salary or range ($16.82 minimum wage), if interested contact karolin.luger@Colorado.EDU and include resume.
Undergraduate Student Tutor
The Biochemistry Department seeks to hire undergraduate Biochemistry majors to provide tutoring for the Fall 2025 semester. The Biochemistry department is working to offer one-on-one tutoring provided to Biochemistry majors (up to 1 hour a week) for the Chemistry courses listed below:
CHEM 1021 Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 1113/1114 General Chemistry 1 and lab
CHEM 1400/1401 Foundations of Chemistry and lab
Responsibilities will include to provide in-person, one-on-one sessions, help student improve their knowledge of the course material, provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment, maintain consistent communication with the student, and maintain consistent communication with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
Qualifications: Minimum of 3.0 GPA, Minimum of a B+ in the tutoring course. Full time CU Boulder student who is at least a sophomore, passionate about course content and has the desire to share with other students, desire to teach/share study skills for students’ own success. Work with limited supervision.
Start Date: Fall 2025, expected to continue for the academic year. Hourly pay of $20.00.
If interested, please contact Natalia Johnston at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu and include cover letter.