Description

University of Colorado – School of Medicine

Senior Professional Research Assistant

 

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

 

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

 

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

 

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

 

The University of Colorado Denver 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/Summary of Job

The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension seeks a Senior Professional Research Assistant/Microsurgeon to work on preclinical projects involving VCA transplantation, delayed graft function and rejection. Our microsurgical core is funded through the DOD and VA, and performs VCA and heart transplants. The applicant will perform experiments using mouse and rat transplant models to study the role of the innate and adaptive immune systems in mediating disease progression.    

Examples of Work Performed

The Senior PRA will perform mouse and rat transplants, run Western blots, ELISA assays, qPCR, cell culture, and flow cytometry. Approximately 15% of the PRA’s time will be devoted to performing routine lab work such as mouse experiments, ordering supplies, making solutions, and organizing samples.

Professional Field

Microsurgery, biochemistry, physiology, cell biology

Supervision Received

The Senior PRA will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator Alkesh Jani and Matthew Stone.

Supervision Exercised

None

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $49,000- $50,000

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.

 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 

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 Qualifications  

Master of Science or an equivalent experience.

Experience with microsurgery in rodents including pig, mouse or rat microsurgery, molecular biology, biochemical techniques, mouse handling, ELISA’s, qPCR, RNA isolation, flow cytometry, and rat or mouse surgery

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Microsurgery, Molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 3, 2021
Unposting Date: Dec 10, 2021, 11:59:00 PM