Research Services Professional Entry Level
About The Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Research Services Professional Entry Level in the Division of Reproductive Sciences. The selected candidate will support a basic and translational research program investigating placental physiology and function in humans and experimental animals, how changes in placental function contribute to pregnancy complications, and how they may program later-life disease in babies. The position particularly focuses on the role of proteins secreted into fetal circulation in preventing poor outcomes associated with prematurity. The role includes animal colony management and experimentation, care of a neonatal intensive care unit for premature guinea pigs, laboratory analyses, general laboratory upkeep, and procurement. The employee is expected to comply with university laboratory policies and perform other duties as assigned. This is an onsite position in Aurora, Colorado.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field; a combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; sponsorship or employment authorization will not be provided now or in the future.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, including safety procedures and techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively 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.
- Flexibility with work hours.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.
- Prior experience or background in an experimental or wet lab.
- Experience with animal experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily checks of mouse and guinea-pig colonies, including weighing animals and checking plugs and vaginal membrane status.
- Participate in animal surgery, experimentation, and tissue collection.
- Maintain the neonatal intensive care unit for premature guinea pigs.
- Perform laboratory analyses, including immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, RNA and DNA isolation, qPCR, biochemical assays, and ELISAs.
- Support general laboratory maintenance, including preparing standard buffers, maintaining accurate records of samples, chemicals, and antibodies, washing dishes, and general upkeep.
- Handle procurement of laboratory supplies and services.
- Comply with university policies on laboratory operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with a 10% employer contribution to gross pay.
- Paid time off accrued over the year.
- 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 the ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
