**Biopolymer Biochemist** **Requisition Number:** 66171 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Part Time **Posting Close Date:** 28-Jul-2025 **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a temporary Biopolymer Biochemist. The successful candidate will grow Mycobacteria, Psuedomonas and Legionella in biofilm growth apparatus used to compare genomic, biochemical and phenotypic aspects of pure cultures of bacterial biofilms grown under different electromagnetic field exposures. The candidate will determine Biofilm composition by its carbohydrate content normalized by the standard volume eluted from biofilm reactors. As judged by classic phenol oxidation, the candidate will determine the residual polysaccharide carbohydrate content of the biofilms as standardized with dextrose in a colorimetric modification to the classic Molisch total carbohydrate assay. 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** The fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth's physical and biological resources. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** + Grow Mycobacteria, Psuedomonas and Legionella in biofilm growth apparatus used to compare genomic, biochemical and phenotypic aspects of pure cultures of bacterial biofilms grown under different electromagnetic field exposures. + Determine Biofilm composition by its carbohydrate content normalized by the standard volume eluted from biofilm reactors. + Determine the residual polysaccharide carbohydrate content of the biofilms as standardized with dextrose in a colorimetric modification to the classic Molisch total carbohydrate assay. **What We Can Offer** The hourly rate of pay associated with this position is $70.00. **Benefits** Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) . **Be Statements** Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. **What We Require** + PhD in Chemistry. + Extensive experience in organic characterization of carbohydrates from environmental samples. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume/CV. 2. Cover Letter. 3. Reference Letter (Not Confidential). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until **7/28/2025.** Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) **To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Biopolymer-Biochemist/66171 (https://apptrkr.com/6412310)** Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-6a0c40da74fcd04993c190bf38124fb9 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.