aiGENE is a startup in BioScience 1 on the Anschutz campus. We are developing a method that is anticipated to increase the sensitivity of liquid biopsies at least 10x. Our unique method allows people to collect cfDNA from urine at home. In addition to being faster, easier, safer, and less expensive than going to a clinic for a blood draw, it supplies 10x-100x more cfDNA. It has applications for cancer, maternal health, fetal health, organ transplant health and other important, and currently challenging, medical diagnosis and monitoring. 

Join us in our mission to provide crucial improved source material that can lead to improved diagnosis and treatments for patients. 

We are currently seeking applicants for two positions: Research Assistant and Senior Scientist.  Both roles play critical sparts in our ongoing projects and our commitment to improving patient care. 

Role Description 

Entry level to experienced Ph.D. These are full-time, on-site positions. Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments, preparing research reports, and collaborating with university core labs, and outside researchers, as well as our team.  

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or above degree (B.S., M.S, Ph.D., M.D.,) in a relevant field such as Genetics, Biology, Molecular Biology or a related discipline 

• Experience isolating DNA 

• pCR experience, ideally strong ddPCR experience 

• Strong understanding of research methodologies and experience with data collection and analysis 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment 

• Strong critical thinking skills 

• Hands-on experience, and desire to be hands on, with Laboratory Skills and techniques 

• Proven Research capabilities and ability to contribute to scientific projects 

• Troubleshoot and execute cfDNA analysis 

Competencies 

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to our goals. 

• Laboratory Knowledge: Demonstrates and understands DNA, cfDNA, PCR, NGS, special consideration for those experienced in ddPCR. 

• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; seeks advice and participation of other team members in key decisions. 

• Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness in the midst of changes in work responsibilities or environment, requirements ambiguity, or stress. 

• Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to generate a complete picture, create analyses, and make recommendations. 

• Informing/Communicating: Conveys ideas, responses, or instructions effectively, appropriately, and persuasively through writing, slide shows in using our standard format and speech. 

• Professional Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution. 

• Drive for Excellence: Consistently meets performance expectations, ensures that accurate, objective, and timely measures of quality are made and used. 

• Innovation Management: Identifies key trends, opportunities, and organizational capabilities that would bring competitive advantage to the organization. Sees trends before others and integrates concepts in a unique way. 

• Team Player: Willing to accept supervision and work well with others. 

• Safe: Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Has taken appropriate safety training or will immediately seek out training as needed. 

Benefits: 

• Medical: Multiple plan options 

• Dental: Multiple plan options 

• Retirement 401(k) Plan 

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year 

• Paid Holidays  

• PTO  

• Equity 

• Mentoring and professional development including meetings, posters, presentations, and papers.  

• Small company growth environment with advancement opportunities.  

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

 
aiGENE 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.  
These positions are not eligible for overtime compensation.