Research Associate / Senior Research Associate

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Research Associate or Senior Research Associate in the Pietras Laboratory. The position works independently under the guidance of the principal investigator and conducts research into blood cancer and inflammation biology and candidate treatment regimens. Projects involve animal models and human patient samples, development and use of advanced flow cytometry, molecular biology, experimental therapeutics studies of novel agents, and cell biology assays involving rare bone marrow-derived hematopoietic populations. The role is part of a collaborative interdisciplinary group of basic scientists and clinicians in immunology, hematology, and molecular biology. The position is expected to work onsite full time at various locations on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The successful candidate will contribute to research, publication and grant preparation, and supervision and mentoring of trainees and staff. The University requires candidates to be eligible for career development fellowship and career transition awards and able to work with laboratory animals, animal tissues, and human tissue specimens.

Requirements

Doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or an equivalent field from an accredited institution.
At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.
Research Associate: one year of experience; Senior Research Associate: two years of experience.
Must be able to work with laboratory animals, animal tissues, and human tissue specimens.
Must meet eligibility requirements for career development fellowship and career transition awards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a research environment.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with computer software, including Microsoft Office.
Skill with aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques.
Skill with common laboratory techniques and equipment consistent with PhD-level graduate training.
Ability to commit to an independent scientific career in stem cell biology, immunology, or a related field, with a high degree of independence and self-motivation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with leukemia or inflammation research.
Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting studying immunology, molecular biology, hematology, and/or stem cell biology.
Experience with advanced flow cytometry equipment, including LSRII and FACSAria Fusion, for cell analysis and sorting, and development of multicolor antibody staining panels.
Experience in mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection.
Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing.
Successfully obtained competitive extramural funding during doctoral studies.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and perform research experiments.
Conduct mechanism-based discovery of cancer and inflammation therapeutics.
Characterize metabolic processes of normal and leukemic cells.
Use animal model systems to study leukemia pathogenesis.
Analyze and publish research data (20% of time).
Mentor students and technical staff (5% of time).
Prepare data and manuscripts for publication.
Prepare grant proposals to obtain independent funding.
Participate in and present data at group meetings, journal clubs, and conferences.
Work with the principal investigator and other laboratory staff to achieve programmatic goals, including trainee supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.