"Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank, Entry or Intermediate)"

Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank, Entry or Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Medicine (DOM) - Division of Cardiology, Cardiology Research

Position #: 00844510 - Requisition #: 38755

Job Summary:

Our translational research program focuses on determining mechanisms underlying cardiac functional differences between males and females both with normal aging and in disease processes. This Laboratory Science Professional role will be an integral team member, conducting experiments exploring molecular and functional changes that occur in cardiomyocytes based on age, biological sex, or disease. This position will provide training in a wide variety of physiologic, biochemical, and molecular techniques aimed at understanding how the age and sex of an individual impact heart function. Along with wet laboratory experiments, this position will also entail complete and thorough note taking, data analysis, routine laboratory tasks, and work with laboratory animals.

Our lab utilizes human heart samples in addition to cell culture- and murine- based models to conduct experiments to evaluate molecular transcriptomic, proteomic, and functional alterations in response to a variety of conditions. This work will be important for the identification and development of drug therapies that improve cardiac function specifically targeted by age and biological sex.

For more information, please see our webpage: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/cardiology/research/basic-translational-research/woulfe-lab

Key Responsibilities:

• Cell culture.
• in vivo and ex vivo murine model work.
• Molecular and cell biology techniques (RNA, DNA, protein, enzyme activity).
• Cardiomyocyte cell dynamic measurements and sarcomeric biomechanical function
• General laboratory maintenance, including reagent preparation, ordering, organization, and inventory cataloging.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus combines a top tier environment for ground-breaking research with proximity to a vibrant city and expansive outdoor opportunities! ... (benefits listed including medical, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• 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.

Intermediate Level:

• 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.
• One (1) year professional level research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Cell culture experience.
• Training in molecular techniques with a good theoretical understanding and experience in interpretation of results.
• Laboratory animal management and handling experience.
• Laboratory management experience.
• Experience with in vivo rodent models, including IP and SQ injections.
• Experience with isolation of ventricular myocytes from neonatal rodents for primary cell culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques.
• 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, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Entry Level: $46,274 - $58,861
Intermediate Level: $50,357 - $64,054

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References