Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a motivated Research Services Entry Professional for the laboratory of Huntington Potter, Ph.D. The position focuses on basic science laboratory research involving Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, Huntington’s disease, and other neurological diseases. The successful candidate will work independently under the supervision of the principal investigator while communicating and collaborating with colleagues, including research staff, finance and billing professionals, and the regulatory team. The role requires professionalism in interactions with internal and external constituents and contributes to maintaining the positive image of the Department and University. The professional will develop and use human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and cerebral organoid models to study disease processes and screen potential drugs, and will characterize animal models and use them to investigate disease pathobiology and test therapies. The position also involves conducting experiments, analyzing and presenting data, supporting laboratory operations and analytical testing, and providing animal care as needed. This is an onsite position in Aurora, Colorado. The stated starting salary range is $35,858–$45,612 based on 0.75 FTE. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
A combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Upon hire, successfully complete training regarding hazardous chemicals waste management, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, animal research, shipping human biological specimens, and other required training.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a laboratory studying Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Prior experience with analytical methods for cells, organoids, and animals, including immunohistochemistry and western blot.
Prior experience with basic laboratory techniques, including safety procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

Develop human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and cerebral organoid models of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Grow iPSCs and cerebral organoids and use them to study disease pathobiology and screen potential drugs.
Create characterizations of animal models of neurodegenerative disease and use the models to study disease pathobiology and test novel therapies.
Collect, analyze, and present data in lab meetings, conferences, manuscripts, and grants.
Collaborate with and support principal investigators and other stakeholders in laboratory and research functions.
Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research.
Support analytical testing by collecting and reviewing conditions, preserving samples, preparing samples, and documenting and communicating results.
Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes and evaluate results.
Prepare the laboratory for daily operations, including stocking materials and maintaining equipment, safety, and cleanliness.
Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary.
Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.
Review, complete, and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.