"Research Services Professional/Research Lead"

Research Services Professional/Research Lead

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Orthopedics

Job Title: Research Services Professional/Research Lead

Position: 00830573 - Requisition: 35911

Job Summary:

The Burger laboratory in the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, within the Department of Orthopedics, is seeking to fill the position of a Research Services Open-Rank Intermediate to Principal Professional. In the Burger lab, we are interested in early vertebrate development of the axial and lateral plate mesoderm using zebrafish and mice as models, as well as associated structural birth defects, such as spina bifida, or defects affecting the heart/blood/bone/kidney. We are further interested in how the axial mesoderm develops into the intervertebral discs, and associated underlying molecular mechanisms, as well as intervertebral disc disease, such as IVD degeneration. The Research Services Principal Professional is expected to be the research lead for several ongoing projects, including design of experimental setup, data generation, and data interpretation, with the following key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting molecular biology experiments, such as, but not limited to: PCR, gateway cloning, restriction digest and T4 ligation, Sanger sequencing of plasmid vectors, RNA work, e.g. CRISPR guide RNA generation, mRNA generation, immunohistochemistry/fluorescence, Western blotting, RNA and genomic DNA collection from mouse for RNAseq and ATACseq experiments
• Work with different zebrafish mutant and transgenic strains, such as zebrafish husbandry/breeding, genotyping, embryo microinjections, drug/toxicant screens, phenotyping, etc.
• Ordering consumables and materials, etc.
• Maintaining laboratory area and equipment in working and clean condition
• Contributing to animal protocol writing
• Handling EHS requirements

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

Why Join Us: The Department of Orthopedics' mission is to provide the highest quality patient care and advance the field of orthopedics through innovation in research and education... [benefits details including benefits page]

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field; One (1) year professional level wet lab research experience, including zebrafish work.
Senior level: ... Two (2) years...
Principal level: ... Three (3) years...

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree... Four (4) years... Prior experience with molecular biology methods...

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: [list]

Anticipated Pay Range:
Intermediate: $48,970-$62,290
Senior: $52,941-$67,341
Principal: $60,882-$77,442