"Laboratory Science Professionals (Open Rank: Entry Intermediate)"

Laboratory Science Professionals (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome

Job Title: Laboratory Science Professionals (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

Position #: - Requisition #: 38006

Job Summary:

Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential "wet" hazards. Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.

The ideal candidate(s) would also be proficient in cell culture techniques, including aseptic technique, culture of various primary and immortalized cells, and in vitro/ ex vivo experimentation. In addition to standard primary cell culture, the Crnic Institute is utilizing and expanding a large panel of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Previous experience and knowledge of iPSC cell maintenance and differentiation will be greatly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary and secondary processing of biospecimens
• Process peripheral blood samples into various fractions including plasma, white blood cells and red blood cells
• Perform RNA, DNA, and protein extraction and quality control, as well as other various molecular biology-related assays (qPCR, western blot, library preparation, etc.)
• Inventory, storage and management of biospecimens; associated record keeping
• Manage specimen inventory and auditing of biospecimens as part of the Human Trisome Project biobank, Crnic Institute clinical trials, and associated investigations
• Manage biobank use for internal studies and collaborations via cohort generation, sample management, and record keeping
• Collaborate with researchers from other programs within the Crnic Institute (clinical, experimental models, data teams) to accomplish project goals and share research results
• Assist senior staff in the design, execution and evaluation of research investigations, including literature reviews, performing experiments and pilots, data integration, and analysis
• Foundational lab maintenance responsibilities
• Assist with various laboratory and clinical support operations, such as autoclaving, inventories, ordering supplies, and hazardous materials management.
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas

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

Why Join Us: The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (www.crnicinstitute.org) is the largest academic home for Down syndrome research... [full why join text]

Qualifications:

Entry Professional Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

Entry Professional Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with aseptic technique

Intermediate Professional Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree... 1 year of professional-level experience.

Anticipated Pay Range: Entry Level: $46,274-$58,861; Intermediate Level: $50,357-$64,054

How to Apply: Submit letter of interest, CV/Resume, references to Anne Fiala.