Research Services Professional – Entry Level

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $23,906 - $30,408 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Sciences has a part-time (.50 FTE) opening for a Research Services Professional, whose principal investigator is a basic/translational research scientist. The selected individual will conduct research focused on physiological, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of gonadotropin synthesis, secretion and action and gonad development, with a primary focus on how gonadotropins regulate gonadal and extragonadal functions and how somatic cells regulate germ cells.

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.
• 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 medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biomedical research or similar
• Experience with reading scientific literature, reviewing scientific articles, and scientific presentations.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of transgenic and knockout mouse lines
• DNA isolation and genotyping by PCR
• Weighing mice weekly once
• Assisting the PI with projects on mouse reproductive axis development and physiology
• Mouse database creation and maintenance
• Handling procurement for lab supplies and services for the lab
• Training new employees, students and volunteers
• Comply with university policy on lab operations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level