Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Senior)

About the position

The position is an open rank role that supports Dr. Christie's research program investigating motor learning (www.cerebellumlab.org). Duties include mouse husbandry and laboratory management (ordering, stocking, etc.). The position will also assist with histology (sectioning, labeling, and imaging tissue) and small animal surgeries. If time allows, the position will also involve hands-on research on their own project. This component would match the candidate's background, interests, and skills. This position is excellent for someone who wants to gain experience in a research lab setting and develop new skills in advanced neuroscience techniques, perhaps in advance of graduate/medical school. However, it can easily grow into a long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas
• Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary
• Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed
• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
• Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit, and related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or a closely related STEM field is required for all ranks
• One (1) year of professional-level research experience for Intermediate Professional rank
• Two (2) years of professional-level research experience for Senior Professional rank

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 for Entry Professional rank
• Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory for Intermediate Professional rank
• Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory for Senior Professional rank

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: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service