Professional Research Assistant
- Employer
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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DescriptionUniversity of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical CampusSchool of Medicine/Department of Medicine/Division of CardiologyProfessional Research Assistant – Data CoordinatorPosition #00780371 – Requisition #19813 * Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers * The University of Colorado 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. [Unit/Department] has an opening for a [full-time/part-time] [position—e.g., Assistant Professor, Instructor, Professional Research Assistant/Associate, Exempt Professional]. [Include description of unit/department and position’s role in the unit/department]. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. The Division of Cardiology is seeking applicants for a full-time Professional Research Assistant (PRA) position at the Department of Medicine/Division of Cardiology. This position is for a professional research staff to assist in performing proteomics experiments and data analysis in biomedical research laboratories. The primary professional responsibilities of the Professional Research Assistant will be to procure biological specimens for high-throughput molecular analysis, and perform data entry and processing tasks. In addition, the Professional Research Assistant is expected to help in the preparation and maintenance of experimental reagents, materials, equipment, laboratory supplies, tools, and consumable items; keeping records and inventories; and helping to create a clean and sanitary working environment. Finally, the Professional Research Assistant will also be tasked to work independently or as part of a team in the Division on various molecular and cellular biology experiments, including cell culture, immunostaining, and protein & nucleotide analysis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 29, 2020
Unposting Date: Ongoing
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
- Culture, passage, and maintain cell or tissue samples of animal or human origins on a daily basis.
- Prepare reagents and other experimental materials.
- Perform cellular biology and biochemistry experiments, including cell culture, immunostaining, immunoblots, PCR, protein analysis, and other experiments.
- Follow, document, and optimize experimental protocols and standard operating procedures, record daily tasks, observations, and data.
- Document detailed research notes on paper and/or computer.
- Perform data analysis on computer.
- Ordering and logging of supplies and equipment.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and working environment.
- Provides assistance to research staff, investigators and collaborators.
- Provide technical training on experimental protocols to other research staff, investigators, or collaborators as needed, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Any other tasks, as assigned by the supervisor.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree
- Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
- Prior experience in pipetting, preparing buffers, and keeping logbooks
- Previous experience with mammalian research models in biomedical sciences and IACUC proposal drafting.
- Hands-on research experience in tissue culture and aseptic technique.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced research environment, with complex laboratory equipment, chemical solutions, and biological materials.
- Must be able and willing to handle, carry, and/or lift objects in the research settings, up to 10 kg in weight.
- Must be able and willing to work in a standard research environment that may contain fumes, chemicals, liquid nitrogen, sharp objects, hazardous materials, tissue, and body fluids.
- Must be able and willing to stand or sit for prolonged periods during work hours, frequently move (e.g., walk, bend, stoop and other physical motions), as well as executing repetitive motions.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 29, 2020
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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