Entry Lab Sciences Professional

Entry Lab Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology

Job Title: Entry Lab Sciences Professional

Position #: 00848032 - Requisition #: 39886

Job Summary:

We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, curious, organized, detail-oriented, and team-oriented person to become a full-time professional research assistant (PRA) in the Santoro lab, which is part of the Section of Developmental Biology within the Department of Pediatrics. We use mice as a model to investigate how the mammalian olfactory system's cellular and molecular composition and organization change based on an individual's experience, how the cellular composition of the system is maintained throughout life, and how adaptive and regenerative processes decline with age and contribute to age-related olfactory dysfunction. Current projects in the lab focus on how the lifelong birth and survival of olfactory sensory neurons are regulated and the roles of these processes in experience-dependent adaptation and regeneration. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend approximately 3/4 of their time working as part of a team to experimentally investigate these questions and present and publish their findings, and 1/4 performing lab management tasks. Experimental approaches to be learned and performed may include mouse genotyping, bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcript profiling, cell lineage tracing, RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR, and quantitative microscopy. New experimental approaches may also be developed as part of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work together with others in the lab and independently to design and perform experiments for projects in the lab.
• Acquire and analyze experimental data.
• Document and contribute to the presentation and publication of experimental findings.
• Work with the mouse Breeder Core and other lab personnel to help manage and maintain the lab's mouse colony.
• Work with other lab personnel to order reagents, organize, initiate equipment repairs, etc.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Santoro Lab is part of the Section of Developmental Biology... [full section content summarized for brevity, but include key points on objectives, research focus, benefits].

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics, or a related field.
• Experience working with mice or other animals.
• GPA > 3.5

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How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit... Questions should be directed to: Stephen Santoro, Stephen.Santoro@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 20, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range: $47,811 to $64,067.