Top 36 research associate Jobs in boulder, co

Professional Research Assistant
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $54,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Math
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Associate I - Applied Biology
Alta Resource Technologies —Boulder, CO
- $65,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Scientist/Scientist/Senior Scientist, Cell Biology
Think Bioscience —Boulder, CO
- $75,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Research Associate, Process Development
Agilent Technologies, Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $87,600 - $136,875 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Math
Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry
Agilent Technologies, Inc. —Boulder, CO
- $100,720 - $157,375 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
KBI: US - Associate Scientist
KBI Biopharma —Boulder, CO
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $74,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Research Associate
KBI Biopharma —Boulder, CO
- $74,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Request for Proposals: Contract Research Assistants
PAX Sapiens —Broomfield, CO
- $30 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Downstream Process Development Associate Scientist
KBI Biopharma —Boulder, CO
- $85,760 - $117,920 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004340)
Johns Hopkins University —Boulder, CO
- $80,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Research Associate: Computational Solid Mechanics
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $80,000 - $190,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
ASSOCIATE, EQUITY RESEARCH
CCM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC —Denver, CO
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Research Technician
Hazen Research Inc —Golden, CO
- $23 - $29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Power tools
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Policy and Research Associate- 10943
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless —Denver, CO
- $62,900 - $73,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Research Technician - Building Energy Sciences
National Laboratory of the Rockies —Golden, CO
- $57,900 - $126,400 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
Associate Director - Quantitative Market Research
Egg Strategy —Denver, CO
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Assistant, Research
Denver Health —Denver, CO
- $21.00 - $28.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Clinical Research Associate, Early Clinical Development
IQVIA —Denver, CO
- $87,200 - $169,300 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Associate Director of Research Administration – Accounting and Post Award Compliance
Colorado School of Mines —Golden, CO
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- University
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder -
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$54,000 - $78,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Laboratory experiment design
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Bachelor's degree in Physics
System design
Maintenance work
Physics research
Scalable systems
Electrical engineering
Electronics design
Math
Engineering research
Design engineering
Physics
Technical research projects
Experimental design
Scalability
Research data analysis
Electrical Engineering
Control systems
Communication skills
Entry level

Full Job Description

Requisition Number:

72159

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

07-Jun-2026

Date Posted:

22-May-2026

Job Summary

Researcher will work in a team developing scalable methods and architectures for trapped ion quantum information processing.

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

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

PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.

The particular group that needs a researcher is the Ion Storage Group at NIST.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Assist with the design, planning, and construction of experimental apparatus for trapped ion quantum information processing including laser systems, rf/microwave electronics, vacuum chambers, cryogenic systems, and control electronics.
Assist with maintenance and upgrades of experimental apparatus.
Assist with experiment planning and operation.
Assist with experiment data analysis.

What You Should Know

This position requires the successful completion of an NAIS agreement and federal security clearance as mandated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Employment is contingent upon approval of these requirements as determined by NIST.

Anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.
Anticipated end date is August 16, 2027.

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)

Purpose: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.

Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this full-time position is $54,000 - $78,000 annually.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in physics or electrical engineering.

What We Would Like You to Have

Prior experience working on construction of precision experimental physics apparatus.
Prior experience with data analysis for physics experiments.
Strong mathematics/physics skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Completed undergraduate advanced laboratory course.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until June 7th, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Lisa Valencia

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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