Description

University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
Professional Research Assistant
Yu and Graner Lab: Department of Neurosurgery
Position Number 00780040

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

There is an immediate opening for a full-time Professional Research Assistant for an NIH funded project on identification of extracellular vesicles as biomarkers for brain tumors and other CNS disorders. The position is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. 

Job Responsibilities:

The PRA will work in a collaborative neuroscience laboratory environment. Wet lab experiments will include running Western blots, ELISA assays, qPCRs, bacterial culture, and will perform mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and next generation sequencing experiments. The applicant will be expected to handle human biofluids. In particular, the applicant will perform exosome purification/characterization and phage-display library panning from cell line samples and from patient biofluids. The overall goal is to identify biofluid-based biomarkers for brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and other CNS disorders. The applicant will be involved in experimental design, data analysis, and results communication. The PRA will perform routine lab work such as ordering supplies, making solutions, organizing samples, and managing external collaborations. Perform exosome purification/characterization and phage-display library panning to identify biomarkers for brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and other CNS disorders.

Salary and Benefits:

 

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

 

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Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 

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Diversity and Equity:

 

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Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

 

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

 

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degrees in neurosciences, cell and molecular biology/biochemistry, microbiology, or relevant fields.
• The successful candidate should have at least one-year experience working in molecular/biochemistry labs

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills required: mammalian tissue culture, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, ELISA, Western blots, real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry.

Competencies

Applicants must be self-motivated, detail-oriented with a strong working ethic.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 9, 2020
Unposting Date: Ongoing