Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $47,811 - $64,067 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lyons laboratory is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, enthusiastic individual to execute projects related to Oncology with oversight in pre-clinical model development and human tissue studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• 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.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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.
• Prior experience with tissue analysis via IHC.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of tumor histology
• Quantitative IHC analysis
• Data abstraction
• Database management
• Potential for wet lab based human sample assays and analysis.

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