Research Services Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

Job Summary

As an important member of the research team, the Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional will support and report directly to an Assistant Professor (Daysha Ferrer Torres, PhD) in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. There is no direct patient care involved in this position. There are no supervisory duties associated with this position. Position is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

This position requires bench research and project development. The project topic is: "human patient derived 2D and 3D organoid technology development for human esophageal diseases." This position is accountable for meeting study-specific goals and timelines, while also performing and assisting with research tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Research focus: Bench research on organoid technology development, validation using immunofluorescence and live imaging.
• Core lab techniques: Molecular biology and biochemical assays including qPCR, western blot, ELISA, cell and tissue staining, and cell culture.
• Experimental ownership: Perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and maintain a complete laboratory notebook.
• Tissue processing and cell work: collect primary human tissue in partnership with Pathology core. Process tissue for biobank which include snap freeze for molecular profiling, cryopreservation for organoid biobank, and culture cell lines in 2D or 3D from the tissues collected.
• Communication and dissemination: Meet weekly with the PI, prepare project reports, and support manuscript preparation.
• Lab operations and compliance: Stock and maintain equipment and supplies, ensure safety and proper disposal, and assist with regulatory compliance and process improvements.