"Senior Laboratory Science Professional"

Senior Laboratory Science Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Pediatrics | Section of Neonatology

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Science Professional

Position #: 00828839 - Requisition #:39288

Job Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions.
• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Perform experiments, tabulate, and analyze research.
• Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting, and communicating results.
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.
• Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.
• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well-established guidelines and instructions.
• Review, complete, and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provide support in researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit, and related issues.
• Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational, operational, and management needs.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required.
• General lab maintenance: ordering supplies, cleaning, surgical supply preparation, and organization of data.
• Management of rodent colony: duties include animal ordering, survival surgeries, tissue collection, and analysis.
• This job entails small animal surgeries, lung and organ collections, rodent pulmonary function testing using a small animal ventilator, rodent echocardiogram, blood pressure and pulse oximetry measurements, primary cell culture, standard molecular biology techniques, and careful record keeping. In addition, the PRA will be involved in updating and formulating experimental protocols.
• Independently review, develop, and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects.
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors, and/or management with the creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to PIs and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top-ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional-level research experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Experience with RNA isolation and qPCR.
• Experience with protein isolation and western blots.
• Experience with enzyme activity assays.
• Experience with ELISA.
• Experience with laboratory animal handling.
• Experience with R software.
• Experience with Primary Cell Culture.
• An understanding of molecular biology.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.
• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen through Children's Hospital Colorado.
• Willing to work occasional weekend hours if needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Science research background.
• Basic computer and mathematics skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under the direction of multiple investigators.
• Ability to follow written and spoken directions.