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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
Description

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER

Professional Research Assistant

HI3/PHISM, Department of Immunology and Microbiology

Position Number: 00704089

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.

Nature of Work

This Professional Research Assistant (PRA) will assist in the generation of preclinical animal models for studies aimed at the development of immunotherapies for autoimmunity and cancer. This position will be part of the Pre-clinical Human Immune System Mouse models (PHISM) service facility co-directed, along with Dr. Roberta Pelanda, and managed by Dr. Julie Lang in the Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Initiative (HI3) in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine. The PHISM facility is a team of researchers dedicated to performing human immunology studies with collaborators within and outside of UCD-AMC.

Supervision Received

Yes, by the Manager of facility

Supervision Exercised

No

Examples of Work Performed

 

  1. Help maintain the mouse colony for the facility (husbandry, weaning, health, etc)
  2. Genotype and phenotype mice
  3. Routinely inject mice with human cells, collect blood from mice to analyze human cells, and perform treatments of mice
  4. Collects, accurately records and analyzes mouse records and data in conjunction with other research staff
  5. Purify white blood cells from umbilical cord blood preps
  6. Help with dissections and tissue processing
  7. Provide general support to manager and users of facility
  8. Perform surgical procedures on mice as needed
  9. Perform basic flow cytometric analyses
  10. Perform and interpret ELISA assays
  11. Perform and interpret PCR analyses
  12. Maintain the laboratory and equipment in working and clean conditions
  13. Maintain laboratory compliance to safety regulations
  14. Order reagents and materials and oversee inventor as needed
  15.  Maintains laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner
Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $35,600 to $40,500

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Diversity and Equity

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance

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.



Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

  • BS or BA in biology or related fields. 
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and background in animal handling and basic laboratory techniques are highly desired.
  • An strong eagerness to learn is adequate substitution for experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • The successful candidate for this position will be detail-oriented, organized, able to work under supervision and in a team, and capable of learning several routine methodologies.
  • The work will be 40-50% mouse-oriented with the remaining consisting of lab procedures.
  • Working as a member of a team is essential.


Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Jul 21, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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