Entry Lab Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

6d • $47,811 - $60,816 • 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.

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
• Knowledge with protein cloning, expression, and purification (via Ni-NTA resin affinity chromatography and Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography), Glutathione Resin Pull-down Experimentation, Fluorescence Polarization, Biolayer Interferometry, and Proximity-Dependent Biotinylation
• 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

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.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 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: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level