Research Services Intermediate Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.

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.
One (1) year of professional laboratory experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.
Proficient 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.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Ability to stay organized under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a “team.”
Ability to complete lab functions involving cell culture and aseptic techniques.
Ability to troubleshoot and independently resolve technical issues with experiments.
Proficient in National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) HL7 messaging system.
Competent with ELISAs and cloning.
Competency with FlowJo, Microsoft Office, Prism GraphPad, and analysis software(s).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
Experience with basic and multicolor flow cytometry
Experience with tissue culture and maintenance of various cell lines.
Animal experience (designing/mouse handling/injections/harvesting/sacrificing).
Experience with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accreditation standards.
Previous experience in presenting and/or aiding in publications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions.
Assistance in the management of the tumor bank, properly organizing samples in the software, and communicating with other researchers.
Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects.
Laboratory-based translational research on novel diagnostic and novel therapeutics for pediatric sarcomas.
Assist in coordinating patient sample procurement, processing, and analysis for national trials.
Assist in basic data Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
Conduct experiments; assist with project planning, data interpretation, authorship of presentations and publications.
Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting, and communicating results.