Research Services Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Janiszewska Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Neurosurgery, is seeking a full-time Professional Research Assistant. This role will contribute to research focused on understanding the dynamics of intratumor heterogeneity and its functional implications in the progression of aggressive brain tumors. The lab utilizes techniques such as confocal microscopy, spatial transcriptomics, and in vitro and in vivo models to study brain tumor cell-cell interactions and the organization of the cancer ecosystem. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to research aimed at improving treatments for brain tumor patients. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Standard laboratory techniques (immunofluorescent staining, tissue handling, cell culture etc.)
• Ability to take direction, work independently, maintain detailed records of experiments, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn new techniques, good communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

• Student internship or post-graduate work in a research laboratory setting
• Experience in cancer research field, especially brain tumors
• Experience in genomics (next-generation sequencing, RNA sequencing), wet lab or computational
• Experience in handling human tissue or microscopy
• Participation in research projects involving cell culture and molecular techniques (RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
• Support the 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
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, 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
• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
• Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues
• Review and implement lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% 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: 10/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