Research Services Entry Professional
About The Position
The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a Research Services Entry Professional to work in Huntington Potter, Ph.D.’s laboratory. The role focuses on basic science laboratory research into Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, Huntington’s disease, and other neurological diseases. The position calls for a collaborative, communicative, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, quality-focused, and highly motivated individual who is committed to personal growth. The professional works independently under the supervision of the PI while engaging with colleagues and stakeholders, including research staff, finance and billing professionals, and the regulatory team, and represents the Department and University professionally. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado. It is listed at 0.75 FTE. The starting salary range is $35,858–$45,612, and 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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- Upon hire, must successfully complete training in hazardous chemicals waste management, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, animal research, shipping human biological specimens, and other required training.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory experience studying Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
- Prior experience with analytical methods involving 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 in the laboratory and use them to study disease pathobiology and screen potential drugs that may prevent or reverse neurodegenerative disease.
- Characterize animal models of neurodegenerative disease and use them to study disease pathobiology and test novel therapies.
- Collect, analyze, and present data in laboratory 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 test processes and evaluate results.
- Prepare the laboratory for daily operations, including stocking materials and maintaining equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.
- 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.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options
- Multiple dental plan options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the Retirement 401(a) Plan
- Paid time off accruals
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual
- 10 holiday days per year
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
