Open Rank Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•$47,811 - $75,373•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

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
One (1) year of professional-level research experience (for Intermediate Level).
Two (2) years of professional-level research experience (for Senior Level).
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.
Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.
Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
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, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Nice To Haves

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

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.