Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Senior)
About The Position
The Scholl lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics is seeking to hire a Research Services Professional (RSP) at the entry, intermediate, or senior level. This position joins a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in the early visual system using the ferret model. The primary role is supporting and conducting in vivo experiments in ferrets, with a focus on two-photon calcium imaging and holographic stimulation. Additional responsibilities may include data analysis and supporting other ferret-based experiments including developmental studies, visual behavior, and awake behaving neural recordings. This position requires working with the ferret model system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biophysics, bioengineering, psychobiology or related field
- Intermediate-level: One (1) year professional level research experience
- Senior-level: Two (2) years professional level research experience
- 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.
- Proficient knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
- Ability to adapt to a varied and shifting workload
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the institution
- Knowledge of basic neuroanatomy, physiology, and relevant 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 neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology, or related field
- Intermediate-level: Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Senior-level: Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Experience with in vivo two-photon calcium imaging
- Experience with holographic photostimulation or related optical techniques
- Experience with chronic stereotaxic surgeries and AAV injection in the brain
- Experience with ferret or other carnivore/gyrencephalic model systems
- Experience with awake behaving neural recordings
- Experience with analysis of imaging or neural recording data
Responsibilities
- Two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs in ferrets
- Two-photon holographic stimulation experiments in ferrets
- Chronic stereotaxic surgeries and viral vector (AAV-GCaMP) injections in ferrets
- Ferret care, handling, and habituation for in vivo experiments
- Equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of two-photon and holography systems
- Support ferret developmental, behavioral, and awake behaving recording experiments
- Analysis of imaging and neural recording data
- Collaborate with lab members and Principal Investigator on experimental design and execution
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- 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
