Entry Laboratory Science Professional
About The Position
The Entry Laboratory Science Professional will perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. This position involves performing duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed. The role focuses on laboratory-based translational research on brain tumors, with a specific emphasis on epigenetics and immunology of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), high-grade glioma (HGG), and other pediatric brain tumors. The duties of this position may be subject to change based on business needs or at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a 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.
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks independently.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs and can conduct basic statistical analysis.
- Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab (e.g., cell culture, rodent models, molecular biology techniques).
- Previous internship (e.g., summer experience) or extracurricular (outside of college lab courses) experience in an academic research laboratory.
- Previous internship (e.g., summer experience) or extracurricular (outside of college lab courses) experience working with pediatric brain tumor models and/or T-cell biology.
- Previous full-time employment in an academic research lab.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions, including project planning.
- Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects.
- Culturing of brain tumor cell lines.
- Conducting experiments using techniques including drug and radiation treatment of cell lines and mice, western blot, shRNA/CRISPR-Cas, qPCR, protein/RNA/DNA extraction, immunofluorescence microscopic cell imaging, and mouse dissection.
- 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.
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
- Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
