Job Opportunities
The Department of Biochemistry offers an excellent work-life balance, a collegial environment, friendly colleagues, dedicatedÌýstudents, 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.
The University of Colorado offers excellentÌýbenefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about theÌýUniversity of Colorado Boulder.ÌýWe are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
This page is regularly updated.ÌýHowever, for the most up-to-date job postings, consult Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jobs (for faculty, research, and staff) or (for undergrads).
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Faculty Positions
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Research Faculty Positions
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Student Assistant Positions
Undergraduate Student Assistant I
The Taatjes Lab in the Biochemistry department at Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to hire two Student Assistant I, to work 8-12 hours/week. Responsibilities will include preparation of media, growing and harvesting HeLa cells using sterile cell culture techniques.
Hourly Salary: $20/hour
Minimum requirements: current enrollment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, majoring in biochemistry, MCDB, or related field.
If interested please contact Dylan Taatjes (taatjes@colorado.edu) and include a cover letter and resume.
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Undergraduate Student Tutor
The Biochemistry Department seeks to hire undergraduate Biochemistry majors to provide tutoring for the Spring 2026 semester. The Biochemistry department is working to offerÌýone-on-oneÌýtutoring provided to Biochemistry majors (up to 1 hour a week)Ìýfor the Chemistry courses listed below:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCHEM 1113/1114 General Chemistry 1 and lab
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCHEM 1133/1134 General Chemistry 2 and lab
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCHEM 3311/3321 Organic Chemistry 1 and lab
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCHEM 3451/3321 Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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: Spring 2026, expected to continue for multiple semesters. Hourly pay of $20.00.
If interested, please contact Natalia Johnston at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu and include resume and cover letter.