Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional (Entry – Intermediate)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

93d • $46,274 - $58,861

About The Position

Research in the Evans lab is focused on cells that line airway passages and how they affect immune defense, inflammation, infection, and chronic lung diseases. We have a dynamic group dedicated to discovery studies for conditions that include asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory infections, and lung cancer. The candidate hired for this position will be involved in studies of allergic asthma, and how cells produce proteins that block airways and lead to obstruction (wheezing in people with asthma). Projects will include using gene-edited mice to study genes involved in mucus production, how they affect asthma-like responses, and how cells that produce them could be targeted to develop new disease treatments. The candidate will also collaborate with others in the lab who study the diseases listed above.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• One (1) year professional level research experience for Intermediate Level.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience studying mouse models of disease.
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience performing quantitative histological analysis.
• One (1) to five (5) years of experience with statistical analysis, graphing, and image acquisition/analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Generate mice that will be used in studies.
• Perform allergen exposures to produce asthma-like lung disease in mice.
• Measure lung function and asthma-like disease in mice.
• Obtain tissue specimens for histology, molecular analyses, and cell culture.
• Use molecular probes and stains to label tissues and visualize these using microscopes.
• Perform molecular analyses including PCR, RT-PCR, and immunoblotting.

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: 10/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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree