Animal Technician - Research Services Laboratory Professional

Job Summary

The Richer laboratory in the Department of Pathology seeks a highly motivated individual preferably with at least 1 year of experience handling rodents (primarily mice). The research projects involve investigations into the role of hormone receptors in breast cancer metastasis and differences in hormonal treatment response lobular versus ductal breast cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer drugs via various routes (such as oral gavage, i.v. and i.p injections) (15%).
• Monitor breast tumor growth in mice by caliper and IVIS imaging (15%).
• Track mouse weights/data/general welfare checks (15%).
• Perform euthanasia of mice following completion of studies. (10%).
• Keeping database of all the above (10%).
• Transplant patient xenograft explants and injecting breast cancer cell lines into mouse mammary fat pad (5%).
• Dissect tumors and tissues for immunohistochemistry, RNA, and protein analysis (although experience in those techniques not necessary) (10%).
• Tissue culture: growing breast cancer cells for transplantation and injection (10%).
• Cleaning/sterilizing lab glassware (5%).
• Making general lab solutions (5%).

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• (1) year of relevant professional level experience working with rodents.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of human stem cell research techniques
• Knowledge of mouse pancreas research techniques
• Ability to analyze immunofluorescent data
• 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
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Willing to work with cells, tissues and laboratory mice

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $52,030 - $69,720.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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