Open Rank Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A position as a Research Services Entry, Intermediate, or Senior Laboratory Sciences Professional is available within the Appel research laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology, at the University of Colorado Anschutz. This is a full-time (1.0FTE) position that will utilize molecular, biochemical, genetic, light microscopy, and zebrafish embryological approaches in a wet lab setting. The Appel lab studies the formation of neurons and glial cells in the developing nervous system. As a Research Services Professional in our lab, you will work closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to support their projects. The work is highly flexible and variable and includes standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, subcloning, gel electrophoresis, in situ RNA hybridization, immunohistochemistry), light microscopy (fluorescence and confocal microscopy), single-cell RNA sequencing, zebrafish husbandry, and zebrafish embryological experiments.

Requirements

Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Entry Level Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Intermediate Level: Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Intermediate Level Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Intermediate Level: One (1) year of professional-level research experience.
Senior Level: Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Senior Level Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Senior Level: Two (2) years of professional-level research experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Entry Level: Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, including safety procedures and techniques.
Entry Level: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Entry Level: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Entry Level: Outstanding customer service skills.
Entry Level: Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Entry Level: Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Intermediate Level: Proficient knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, including safety procedures and techniques.
Intermediate Level: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Intermediate Level: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Intermediate Level: Outstanding customer service skills.
Intermediate Level: Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Intermediate Level: Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Senior Level: Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, including safety procedures and techniques.
Senior Level: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Senior Level: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Senior Level: Outstanding customer service skills.
Senior Level: Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Senior Level: Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Nice To Haves

Entry Level: Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Entry Level: Prior experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
Intermediate Level: Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Intermediate Level: Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
Intermediate Level: Proficiency with molecular cloning techniques.
Senior Level: Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Senior Level: Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
Senior Level: Proficiency with molecular cloning techniques.

Responsibilities

Molecular cloning and PCR.
Cell dissociation and sorting for single-cell RNA sequencing.
Performing experiments using genetic mutants, microinjections, fluorescent in situ RNA hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy.
Manage zebrafish stocks and train others in zebrafish husbandry.
Maintaining records of zebrafish stocks, molecular reagents, and experimental data.
Writing reports for scientific summaries and manuscripts.
Preparing data and figures for grant proposals and manuscripts.