Research Services Professional Entry Level
About The Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has a full-time opening in the Division of Reproductive Sciences for an entry-level Research Services Professional. The position supports a basic and translational research scientist studying placental physiology and function in humans and experimental animals, including how changes in placental function contribute to pregnancy complications and affect the baby’s later-life disease risk. A particular focus is understanding how proteins secreted into the fetal circulation may prevent poor outcomes associated with prematurity. The role involves animal colony management and experiments, care of a neonatal intensive care unit for premature guinea pigs, laboratory analyses, general lab upkeep, and procurement of laboratory supplies and services. The position is onsite 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 a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; the university cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization.
- 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
- Check mouse and guinea-pig colonies daily, 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, keeping accurate and detailed records of samples, chemicals, and antibodies, washing dishes, and maintaining the lab.
- Handle procurement of laboratory supplies and services.
- Comply with university policies on laboratory operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability, life, and vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
- Paid time off accruals.
- 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 CU Advantage perks and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
