Entry Lab Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The entry level professional will be responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skills, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, and managerial functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. The Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Section within the Pediatrics Department is nationally recognized for providing excellent consultation, clinical care, and surgery for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. Faculty in the Section study childhood bleeding disorders, brain and blood tumors, bone marrow failure and sickle cell disease. Our renowned team of multidisciplinary experts provides thousands of children who are fighting cancer and blood disorders with world-class care and cutting-edge treatments – all while pioneering new therapies and cures through groundbreaking research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, 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
Prior experience with identifying the nuclear import mechanism of Thymocyte Expressed Molecule Involved in Selection (THEMIS) to further understand T cell development.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Experience with pipetting and aseptic tissue culture
Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook
Able to take the initiative to address research issues
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to work independently
Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab
Previous professional laboratory experience in immunology, stem cell or cancer biology.
Experience with CRISPR, transfection and transduction.
Previous independent laboratory experience outside of required courses is preferred.
FACS experience.
Experience in computational analysis, RNA biology is highly preferred.
Familiarity or expertise with Illumina DNA sequencing analysis would greatly accelerate this line of research.
Previous experience in presenting or publishing biology research, even if not on author list.

Responsibilities

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