"Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)"

Laboratory Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Anesthesiology

Position #: 00832289 - Requisition #36267

Job Summary:

Research Services Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in various areas including academic, administrative, managerial, and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Independently set up HPLC mass spectrometry equipment for analysis.
• Independently develop and validated HPLC mass spectrometry assays
• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions.
• Independently review, develop, and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects.
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist and train junior team members.
• Assist with developing or developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership.
• Provide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of investigators, researchers, and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplines.
• Serve as a resource to PIs and other stakeholders.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

iC42 Clinical Research & Development is a cutting-edge bioanalytical resource and Service Center at the University of Colorado as well as a CU Medicine site of clinical practice. iC42 Clinical Research and Development combines quantitative mass spectrometry (drugs, drug metabolites, endogenous compounds and large molecules), metabolomics (LC-MS, GC-MS and magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based) and proteomics under one roof, which makes it a unique facility. Moreover, iC42 Clinical Research and Development serves as a central laboratory for national multi-center trials and coordinates and carries out clinical studies. The laboratory is compliant with the rules of good laboratory practice (cGLP, 21 CFR part 58), and it is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and CLIA certified.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Entry Level

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

Minimum Qualifications Intermediate Level

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• 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
• Experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) preferably with HPLC - mass spectrometry
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance ideally cGLP/GLP.

Competencies, 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 medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Abigail Jacoba, ABIGAIL.JACOBA@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Anticipated Pay Range:

Entry Level: $45,000 - $57,240

Intermediate Level: $48,970 - $62,290