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Perform protein purification using FPLC ÄKTA, HPLC, and UPLC systems; develop scalable purification workflows for antibodies and recombinant proteins; characterize protein purity, aggregation, and developability; support CHO cell culture, transient mammalian expression, harvest processing, and biochemical analyses. Maintain detailed electronic records, troubleshoot workflows, collaborate with scientists, and improve purification and analytical processes supporting therapeutic antibody discovery and preclinical development.

Oversee clinical trial sites and ensure protocol, regulatory, and GCP compliance. Conduct site visits, assess performance, resolve issues, support site staff, and maintain data integrity and participant safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data collection and reporting, train site personnel and CRAs, and manage relationships with stakeholders. The role requires extensive CRA experience, advanced relevant education, strong monitoring and organizational skills, and travel of at least 60%.

Develop and review wet chemistry, ELISA, cell-based immunoassay, electrophoresis, and HPLC methods for protein biologics. Write and revise methods, SOPs, reports, and specifications; support assay validation, investigations, trending, regulatory inspections, method transfers, and continuous improvement. May lead validation and method-development studies, train junior analysts, supervise experimental work, and collaborate with Quality Control, process development teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Develop and optimize analytical methods for protein biologics using techniques such as ELISA, cell-based assays, HPLC, CE, PCR, and SDS-PAGE. Perform protein characterization, method validation, documentation, and routine testing. Support method transfers to cGMP Quality Control, train analysts, collaborate with Process Development and cross-functional teams, and prioritize laboratory work in a fast-paced onsite environment.

Leads downstream bioprocess development for monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and other biologics. Responsibilities include chromatography and filtration development, buffer preparation, analytical testing, process execution, scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, data analysis, technical documentation, client presentations, and mentoring junior staff. The role supports pilot and GMP manufacturing, process automation, PAT, high-throughput development, and process intensification initiatives.

Develops and optimizes scalable upstream mammalian cell culture processes for biopharmaceutical production. Responsibilities include media and feed formulation, seed train development, bioreactor operation, troubleshooting, harvest and clarification, scale-up, technology transfer, process validation, data analysis, technical reporting, client communication, and supervision of junior staff.

Perform automated and manual high-throughput DNA preparation, protein expression, and characterization. Operate liquid handlers and analytical instruments, support reagent manufacturing, optimize production workflows, troubleshoot laboratory methods, generate production-grade data, document experiments, develop SOPs, and improve laboratory systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic biotech startup environment.

Conduct quantitative and econometric analyses of economic and financial data; build models, perform valuation analyses, research industry trends, prepare exhibits and presentations, write data-analysis code, participate in client meetings, and draft memos and expert reports.

Perform in-depth equity research on large-cap banks: build and maintain financial and valuation models, prepare forecasts and research reports, monitor market and industry developments, support senior analysts, develop client presentations, and ensure compliance and risk controls.

Conducts laboratory experiments and routine assays for assigned research projects. Interprets protocols, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, collects and analyzes data, performs statistical calculations, monitors relevant research, supports publication of findings, and ensures compliance with good research practices and institutional policies.

Conduct quantitative and econometric analyses of economic and financial data, build models, perform valuations, research industry trends, create exhibits and presentations, write analytical code, participate in client meetings, and draft memoranda and expert reports.

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will perform monitoring and site management to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations while managing ongoing project expectations.

Manage 2-3 clinical trials with site start-up, on-site and remote monitoring, SDV, CRF review, safety reporting, investigational product and trial material management, study closeout, site training, and supervision/mentoring of junior CRAs. Support submissions, CRF design, and quality control for oncology and complex trials.

Conducts cGMP laboratory testing and analytical method development for biotherapeutic samples. Executes experiments using protein analytics techniques, analyzes and documents data, troubleshoots methods, prepares technical reports, presents findings, and supports safety, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

Participate in Moderna’s CMC Development Rotation Program through three six-month rotations focused on mRNA synthesis, lipid nanoparticle assembly, formulation, process scale-up, technology transfer, manufacturing support, experimentation, data analysis, risk assessment, and process control. Develop scaled-down and high-throughput models, characterize products with analytical teams, document findings in technical reports, and present recommendations to cross-functional teams.

Supports turfgrass science research through mowing, fertilizer and pesticide applications, data collection and management, and planting turfgrass from seed and sod. Work occurs primarily at Waterman Farm and Howlett Greenhouse, with occasional activities at Kottman Hall. Outdoor work and lawn equipment experience are preferred but not required.

Conducts quantitative and qualitative research across community-based behavioral health projects. Responsibilities include managing projects and budgets, curating complex datasets, documenting data processes, collecting study data, supporting IRB communications, coordinating stakeholders, preparing reports and presentations, and contributing to manuscripts and public-facing materials.

Research Associates work with PhD economists on policy briefings and academic research. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, programming economic models, creating presentation charts, conducting econometric or theoretical research, writing publications, and delivering speeches. The role develops research, communication, programming, and high-performance computing skills and is designed for candidates considering a PhD in economics.

Conducts economic and payments research with PhD economists, analyzing large transaction-level datasets and national surveys. Responsibilities include creating charts, performing econometric or theoretical analysis, contributing to policy briefings and Bank publications, and presenting research to civic and educational audiences. The two-year role develops programming, data analysis, communication, and high-performance computing skills, and is suited to candidates considering a PhD in economics.

Conduct and support marine mammal research on abundance, demographics, movements, threats, and trophic ecology across the western North Atlantic, Gulf of America, and Caribbean. Responsibilities include scientific data collection, data and sample management, field research support, database management, vessel or aerial survey work, and collaboration with NOAA Fisheries researchers. The role requires independent completion of complex tasks, process improvement, planning, communication, and travel to field research sites.

Monitors oncology clinical trial sites for protocol, regulatory, and GCP compliance; conducts site visits, resolves issues, supports trial execution, and ensures data integrity. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, trains site staff and CRAs, manages multiple sites and projects, and maintains stakeholder relationships. Requires Colorado residence, oncology monitoring experience, at least 60% domestic and international travel, and a valid driver's license.

Manages investigator sites throughout clinical studies, including site selection, monitoring, source data verification, data quality, issue resolution, staff training, safety reporting, documentation, and study closeout. Ensures compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, client procedures, and patient-safety requirements. Maintains trial records, monitoring reports, site files, logs, and registry information while coordinating with investigators, healthcare professionals, clinical trial assistants, and internal teams.

Conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative user research, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, ethnography, heuristic evaluation, and participatory design. Analyze research data, identify user needs and trends, and deliver actionable recommendations that shape product design and functionality. Collaborate with product, design, and development stakeholders, contribute to research strategy, connect findings to business goals, and apply AI-assisted research methods while considering ethics, privacy, and accountability.

Execute mammalian cell growth, transfection, recombinant protein expression, AKTA/FPLC and KingFisher purification, and analytical QC using SEC, UPLC/HPLC, concentration assays, endotoxin testing, and SDS-PAGE. Prepare buffers and columns, maintain instruments, analyze chromatograms, document experiments in ELNs, and refine SOPs. Collaborate with roboticists and software engineers to convert laboratory workflows into reliable, high-throughput autonomous protocols.

Conducts clinical trial site monitoring and management, including source data verification, patient safety oversight, issue resolution, protocol and regulatory compliance, site staff training, data quality checks, reporting, and maintenance of investigator and trial documentation. Manages site activities from selection through closeout while maintaining accurate monitoring records and collaborating with investigators, healthcare professionals, clinical trial assistants, data management, and internal teams.