Research Services Entry Laboratory Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The lab of Dr. Christina Roark, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and ClinImmune: The Center for Clinical Immunology, is seeking a highly motivated Research Services Entry Laboratory Professional for a full-time position on the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The laboratory investigates the therapeutic potential for CRISPR/Cas9-mediated HLA-gene editing in autoimmune disease. This research spans the fields of molecular and cellular immunology, cell biology, and clinical immunology. This position will be responsible for planning and executing experiments under the direction of Dr. Roark. The individual hired for this position will be expected to perform experiments, analyze and organize their data, and perform laboratory administrative duties. Training will be offered for any new or unfamiliar techniques by Dr. Roark and other lab personnel upon starting the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Knowledge in the areas of Immunology and/or Bacteriology.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Experience with techniques including mouse handling, tissue culture, flow cytometry, PCR, and other molecular biology assays.
• Experience with models of lung inflammation or infection.

Responsibilities

• Handling of microbial cultures and tissue cultures
• Perform molecular biology experiments such as cloning and PCR
• Preparation of bacterial cultures for in vitro assays
• Perform in vitro experiments with mammalian cell lines
• Perform flow cytometry experiments
• Data analysis and maintenance of records in laboratory notebook and storage on OneDrive.

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: 15/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