Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Entry Research Services Laboratory Sciences position that will support the laboratory of Dr. Yunsik Kang at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. The lab professional will contribute to maintaining the lab and conducting basic science research on neuronal remodeling using Drosophila as a model system. The lab professional will learn and employ molecular-genetic and cell biological techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
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.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time.
Molecular biology skills.
Understanding of basic genetics.
Basic neurobiology knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet lab.
Two (2) to three (3) semesters of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support Principal Investigator (PI) and lab members with laboratory and research functions
Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
Maintenance of a laboratory inventory. Ordering and restocking reagents for the laboratory.
Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies.
Maintenance of mouse and human cell cultures.
Molecular cloning
Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues, including genomic DNA isolation, PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR and NGS sequencing, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western blotting, or ELISA assay.
In vitro knockdown experiments using siRNA followed by quantitative analysis of gene expression.
Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs
Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required