Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Berg Lab Immunology & Microbiology

Research Services Laboratory Sciences Open-Rank Professional (Entry thru Senior)

Surgery Simulation Specialist HYBRID: Remote with some in office work

Position # 798863– Requisition #26557

* 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

Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

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 Berg Lab Immunology & Microbiology has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Research Services Laboratory Sciences Open-Rank Professional position.

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.

Jobs in this 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.

Entry Level: 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.

Intermediate Level: Professionals at the intermediate 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 intermediate level, duties are less limited in scope and are performed independently with occasional guidance and direction from other professionals.

Senior Level: Senior Professionals 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.  Work is performed fully independently.

Nature of Work

The Laboratory Science Open-Rank Professionals in the Department of Immunology & Microbiology in the lab of Leslie Berg will perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed. This position will utilize molecular, biochemical, genetic, immunological, and in vivo approaches. Occasionally, experimental protocols will require working in the evening or on weekends.  The employee will be working closely with the principal investigator in a small laboratory environment with growth potential.  Some assignments may not move beyond the Senior level.

Examples of Duties Performed (All Levels):

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 researchPrepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas Maintenance of laboratory stocks and buffersOrdering and procurement of laboratory suppliesMaintenance of laboratory equipment and computers

Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary Screening and Management of mouse colonyPick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as neededShipping and receiving biological samples from collaborators and vendorsDispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructionsReview, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and informationAcquisition and analysis of flow cytometry dataProvide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issuesWriting and renewal/amendment review of animal use protocolWriting and renewal/amendment submission of biohazard protocolAssist on experiments for publication and constructing manuscriptsReview and implement lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needsMonitoring of laboratory funds maintaining a created weekly budget and laboratory credit card reconciliationMaintain the regulatory documentation for EHS and IACUC, and facilitating the laboratory inspectionsMaintaining and updating lab protocolsIntermediate Level: In addition to the duties above, assignments at this level will…

Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutionsIndependently Review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projectsAssist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiativesAssist and train junior team members

Senior Level: In addition to the duties above, assignments at this level will…

Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) . Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or suppliesAssist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadershipProvide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of investigators, researchers and clinicians on new research activities across a wide range of disciplinesServe as a resource to PIs and other stakeholders

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Appointment:

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.

Intermediate Appointment:

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

One (1) year professional level research experienceRequired: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Senior Appointment:

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

Two (2) years professional level research experienceRequired: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment (All Levels):

Occasionally, experimental protocols will require working in the evening or on weekends. 

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related fieldThree (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratoryExperience working with Microsoft office suite of applications.  Experience working with with FlowJo and Graphpad Prism and/or R preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels):

Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniquesAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and orallyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institutionOutstanding customer service skillsDemonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusionKnowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminologyAbility to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range for this open-rank position has been established at $45,000 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, appointment level, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

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Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 1, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing