Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology

Official Title: Research Services Entry Laboratory Science Professional

Working Title: Entry Laboratory Science Professional

Position #00795195 – Requisition #25508

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

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 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.

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 School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Entry Laboratory Science Professional position.

Jobs in the Research Services career family provide direct professional support of research activities.  Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post and pre award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.

Professionals at the entry level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and development capacity.

Nature of Work

Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.

The lab of Dr. Christopher Ford in The Department of Pharmacology has an opening for a full-time Professional Research Assistant to work at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. We are seeking a person to join our team researching the function of neural circuits in the brain. We employ a wide range of approaches to interrogate circuit function. We are interested in understanding the cellular, synaptic and circuit mechanisms that regulate circuits and the dyfunction in them that underlies neurological and psychiatric diseases like Parkinson’s and drug addiction.

https://ford-lab.org/

This position reports directly to the PI in the Department of Pharmacology.  Working under general supervision and along with other members of the lab, the primary responsibilities will be performing immunohistochemistry for analysis of histology of brain tissue, assisting with maintaining the lab’s animal colony, assisting with general lab maintenance and ordering supplies, and assisting small animal surgeries (in vivo stereotaxic injections to manipulate gene expression with spatial resolution or functionally trace neural circuitry). We seek a bright, organized, energetic and motivated individual who is interested in exploring the very exciting science behind probing the circuit and synaptic function that drives reward and goal-directed behaviors.

Examples of Duties Performed

Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functionsUtilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze researchSupport analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating resultsPerform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results producedPrepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areasProvide animal care related to research studies, as necessaryPick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as neededDispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructionsReview, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and informationAssist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needsAssist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with performing immunohistochemistry for analysis of histology of brain tissueAssist with maintaining the lab’s animal colonyAssist with general lab maintenance and ordering suppliesAssist with small animal surgeries (in vivo stereotaxic injections to manipulate gene expression with spatial resolution or functionally trace neural circuitry).

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related fieldA combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniquesAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 12, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing