Entry Laboratory Research Services Professional

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine has an opening for an Entry Laboratory Research Services Professional (RSP). This individual will be involved in conducting various research studies in a fast paced, translational neuroscience research laboratory setting in conjunction with multiple grants and contracts related to drug discovery and development aimed at treating ischemic and traumatic brain injury.

We are currently seeking a Research Services Professional (RSP) to perform small-animal surgeries and neurobehavioral testing in support of these projects. Specific ongoing projects the applicant will participate in include the effect of age and gender on brain injury following experiment stroke, mild or moderate/severe TBI and the role of novel therapeutic interventions to enhance functional recovery. The candidate should have experience in neuroscience or related research field, and experience working with animal handling and surgeries would be advantageous. Experience with molecular, cellular and microscopy techniques is desirable, but not essential. In addition to experimental responsibilities, this position will have responsibilities that include general laboratory management, database and sample inventory management, assist in managing animal colonies, overseeing equipment maintenance, corresponding with internal and external collaborators, and conducting research. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the pathophysiology of brain injury in the setting of ischemia and traumatic brain injury and support your professional development in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

70% - Laboratory research activities

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

• Perform small animal surgeries and post-operative care

• Perform molecular, histological and microscopy analyses.

• Perform behavioral assessments

• Maintain thorough and accurate lab records

• Manage animal colonies

• General lab maintenance duties

• Participate in all lab meetings

• Assist team members, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required

15% - Assay development/troubleshooting

• Serve as a resource to PIs and other stakeholders

15% - Data analysis and management

• Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

• 2-3 years prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory

• Prior experience with immunohistology and microscopy techniques.

• Prior experience with lab management responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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