Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Job Summary:

CellSight, the Ocular Stem Cell and Regeneration Program at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for a Part-Time (0.5 FTE) or Full-Time (1 FTE) Research Services Professional position. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with routine laboratory maintenance and support activities for CellSight cell culture and wet-lab facilities. The candidate will be trained to operate within a laboratory setting with an emphasis on safety and good laboratory practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
• 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
• Carries out established facility maintenance program and maintains detailed maintenance records
• Carries out established SOPs for monitoring instruments and equipment and maintains detailed records of operating data
• Reports on problems with instruments and equipment
• Supports laboratory activities by maintaining stock of sterilized glassware
• Supports laboratory activities by preparing and maintaining stock of chemical solutions, pre-made gels, reagent aliquots
• Carries out general laboratory maintenance
• Assists with the maintenance of a clean and sterile cell culture facility environment

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory

• Experience as laboratory assistant

• Flexible working hours including availability to work on weekends

• Experience with laboratory equipment and instruments

• Experience preparing stocks of chemical solutions

• Experience managing inventories and record keeping

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques

· Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally