Entry Laboratory Science Professional
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology, has an opening for a full-time Research Services Professional at the Perinatal Research Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Perinatal Research Center provides multi-disciplinary, basic, and translational research in the areas of Perinatal biology and medicine, functioning as an auxiliary service center, providing laboratory and other research-related facilities and services to Principal Investigators with the Section of Neonatology, and also to other Principal Investigators in other departments. Key Responsibilities: This job entails performing molecular biology and immunohistochemistry to examine the result of brain ischemia on developing brains. Additional duties will include brain collections, behavioral testing and careful record keeping. There will be opportunities to perform additional experiments in electrophysiology. This person will be involved in updating and formulating experimental protocols. Other duties as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.
- Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
- 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.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
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.
Responsibilities
- performing molecular biology and immunohistochemistry to examine the result of brain ischemia on developing brains
- brain collections
- behavioral testing
- careful record keeping
- perform additional experiments in electrophysiology
- involved in updating and formulating experimental protocols
- Other duties as directed by supervisor
Benefits
- 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: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
