Professional Research Assistant
- Employer
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
University of Colorado Denverl Anschutz Medical Campus
Department of Pediatrics – Sectionof Neonatology
Professional ResearchAssistant
Position # [604873] – Requisition # [15309]
The University ofColorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstratedcommitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectivelywith students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research universityserving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year,including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Coloradoinstitution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty andrenowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programsthrough 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million inresearch awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-relatedprograms and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significantnumber of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver,our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver-one of America's mostvibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center forPerforming Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staffaccess to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational andcultural outlets.
A national leaderin health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensiveacademic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the RockyMountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education,research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools andcolleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future byblending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategiccollaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to traveldirectly from the research bench to the patient's bedside. Read CU AnschutzQuick Facts here.
The University ofColorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally inclinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhancecollaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing;the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; theGraduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategicallylocated contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and theVeterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduatedegrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learnalongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries andprovide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hubfor research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in researchawards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 newcompanies since 2002.
Job Summary:
The Universityof Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for a ProfessionalResearch Assistant. This full-time position is responsible for: The researchbeing done is basic science research. The study of cells from rodentlungs of models of the human disease bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD) and the use of novel experiments in the laboratory to betterunderstand how these cells function and affect development of the lung vasculaturebefore birth and during the neonatal period. The goal of thestudy is to study how vitamin D signaling affectsnormal lung development and how altered vitamin D signaling in rodentmodels of BPD leads to abnormal pulmonary vasculature and lungdevelopment. This will help to identify therapies for prematurebabies who are at greatest risk for BPD life for infants with this severelung disease.
Examples ofWork Performed:
- General lab maintenance, ordering lab supplies, cleaning, surgical supply preparation, and organization of data.
- Manage rodent colony; duties include animal ordering, survival surgeries, tissue collection and analysis.
- In vivo physiologic studies; rodent pulmonary function testing, echo cardiogram blood pressure and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Primary cell culture; isolate, expand and perform experiments from primary cell isolates.
- Biochemical assays;western blot, PCR, immunohistochemistry, ELISA
PLEASE NOTE: Candidateswill be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process andany relocation expenses, if applicable.
Salary and Benefits:
The hiring salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.
The Universityof Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment forour faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons withdisabilities.
Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.
TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation
Diversityand Equity:
Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications
Nature of Work:
A full-time Professional Research Assistantposition is available in the Pediatric Heart Lung Center at the University ofColorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. The ideal candidate will be reliable,personable, highly motivated, and have demonstrated the ability to work as partof a group of PRAs, as well as under the direction of multipleinvestigators. This is an excellentopportunity to join a fast paced, productive research group.
Minimum Requirements
BS/BA in biology orrelated field
At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications
An understanding ofmolecular biology
Primary cell culture experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic scienceresearch background
Basic computer andmathematics skills
Proficient user ofMicrosoft office
Strongorganizational skills
Basic sciencebackground
Laboratory animalhandling
Ability to workindependently or under direction of multiple investigators
Must be able towork occasional weekends
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 16, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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