Research Services Entry Professional

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an opening for a motivated Research Services Entry Professional to work in the laboratory of Huntington Potter, Ph.D. The professional field for this position is in basic science laboratory research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, Huntington’s disease, and other neurological diseases.

We are seeking an individual who is collaborative, communicative, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated. The position will be expected to work independently under the supervisor of the PI but will also engage, communicate, and collaborate with various colleagues (e.g., principal investigator, neurology research staff, finance, and billing professionals, and regulatory team). The Research Services Professional is responsible for providing a high level of professionalism to both internal and external constituents that will maintain the positive image of the Department and University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and cerebral organoid models of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

• Grow iPSCs and cerebral organoids in the lab and use them to study disease pathobiology and to screen potential drugs that can prevent or reverse neurodegenerative disease.

• Create characterizations of animal models of neurodegenerative disease, and use such animal models to study disease pathobiology and to test novel therapies.

• Collect, analyze, and present data in lab meetings, conferences, manuscripts, and grants.

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

• 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

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

• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas

• Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary

• Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed

• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurology is a leader in cutting edge neurological research. We are part of the School of Medicine, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region, at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The campus includes the University of Colorado health professional schools, multiple centers, and institutes and two nationally ranked hospitals, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, which treat nearly 2 million patients each year. All interconnected, these organizations collaboratively improve the quality of patient care they deliver, research they conduct and health professionals they train.

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:

Entry Level

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related field

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

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a laboratory studying Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

• Prior experience with analytical methods of cells, organoids, and animals, including immunohistochemistry and western blot

• Prior experience with basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques

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.

Upon hire, the applicant will be required to successfully complete training regarding hazardous chemicals waste management, lab safety, bloodborne pathogens, animal research, and shipping of human biological specimens, and other training as required.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addres