Ada Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Previous experience with fluorescence and confocal microscopy.
• Previous experience with any of the following research techniques: Protein, DNA, and RNA isolation, DNA and protein electrophoresis, PCR, quantitative PCR, immunoblotting, kinase profiling, cell and tissue culture, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, animal handling, handling patient specimens.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or other lab members in the design and execution of experiments.
• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research project, including: Cell culture and sterile technique. Molecular biology approaches. Cell based approaches. Microscopy approaches. Animal handling, care, and monitoring.
• Perform analyses of generated data and prepare/maintain an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Prepare regular summaries of progress for discussion with the PI, and for formal or informal presentation to research working groups.
• Assist new lab members.
• Laboratory management including ordering supplies, maintaining an inventory of stock consumables/reagents, safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service