Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

The Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CCTSI)

Job Title Professional Research Assistant (PRA)

Position #759724 – Requisition #26549

 

* 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 world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

This is a full time professional research associate (PRA) position in the Core Laboratory of the Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CCTSI), which provides research and training infrastructure as well as core technology resources designed to enhance clinical and basic sciences, promote research excellence, and train the next generation of clinical/translational scientists.

The purpose of the position is perform laboratory duties to support research protocols by means of sample processing, analysis, and documentation. Duties may include routine lab equipment maintenance, pipet calibration verifications, data entry, and other administrative duties to support the laboratory.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Handles human specimens including blood, urine, and sputum.
• Perform study-related processes, procedures, and assays as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Performs chemistry, hormone, vitamin, and inflammatory marker assays such as Vitamin A, Vitamin E, catecholamine, osteocalcin, calprotectin, and CRP using automated chemistry analyzers, ELISA, and UPLC/HPLC and other laboratory equipment.
• Accurately enters data pertaining to assays, quality controls, and equipment performance.
• Participates in troubleshooting for equipment, quality controls, and resulting.
• Writing and following lab manuals and SOPs
• Maintain and update inventory and databases.
• Understand and interpret study materials, including but not limited to protocols, workflows, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies. Design and use of workflows in Orchard Harvest Laboratory Information System (LIS: training provided following hire)
• Work with other Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC) units (eg. IT and nursing, study teams) to understand and resolve problems
Day-to-day administrative tasks for the Pediatric and Adult CTRC Core Labs

Other duties as assigned by the lab manager

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $37,000 to $60,000.  

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.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

 

 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Bachelor of Science or equivalent life sciences degreePrevious laboratory experience of at least 3 years

.Preferred Qualifications:

1-3 years laboratory experience

ASCP certified

Competencies / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Superior communication and organizational skillsMust be able to work independently following trainingMust be able to traverse between labs and CTRC unitsMust be able to work at laboratory bench for extended periods of time running assays

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 30, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing