DescriptionUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUSProfessional Research Assistant

Divisionof Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine

Position Number-00759290

Nature of Work:

A Professional Research Assistant (PRA) full-time position isavailable to work in the laboratory of Dr. Oliver Eickelberg in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences andCritical Care Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Using multimodal human andanimal investigations, Dr. Eickelberg’s laboratory investigates airwayepithelium changes occurring in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will bea productive member of the research team, participate in research projects, andhelp maintain the operation of the laboratory. The candidate will utilizemolecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches. The candidate should be able towork independently and as a member of a team. Flexible work hours, includinginfrequent evening or weekend, may be required. Candidate will work closelywith the principle investigator and other laboratory members in a cooperativeenvironment with growth potential. Excellent communication skills, the abilityto multitask, along with orientation toward teamwork and cooperation arerequired. The applicants should demonstrate that they are well organized,reliable, independent, and possess considerable attention to detail. Theyshould also have excellent verbal, written, and computational skills.

 Work will include, but not belimited to:

Provide general support to laboratory members and PI

Maintain laboratory compliance to safety regulations

Collect, accurately record, and analyze data in conjunction with other research staff

Isolate, maintain, and culture mouse and human cells

Utilize, care for, and maintain animals for research

Perform qPCR

Perform immunohistochemistry

Help with ordering reagents and materials

Maintain lab supply inventory

Maintain laboratory stocks and buffers

Maintain laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner

Additional responsibilities related to position as assigned by PI

Supervision Received:Thisposition will report directly to the principal investigator and otherinvestigators, as needed, including graduate students, post-doctoral fellows,and potentially other professional research assistants.

 Supervision Exercised:Occasionally,supervision of more junior laboratory members may be required.

Salary and Benefits:The hiring salary for thisposition is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. This position is not eligible for overtimecompensation.

 The University of Colorado offersa full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

 The University of Colorado Denver| Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secureenvironment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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 Diversity and Equity
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 The University of Colorado Denver| Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diversestudent body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives topromote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding.We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons withdisabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed todiversity and equality in education and employment.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

This positionrequires a Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or related field with 2 yearsof work experience in a laboratory setting.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Feb 11, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing