Research Services Professional - Entry Level

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Ob-Gyn

Job Title:
Research Services Professional - Entry Level

Position #:

- Requisition #:39200

Job Summary:

This is a full-time basic science Research Services Professional - Entry Level position. In addition to lab managerial tasks, the work requires knowledge of research techniques, handling of live animals, rodent survival surgery, and performance of immunoassays and vascular myography, review of quality control, and assay development/troubleshooting. Data entry and analysis using Windows-based systems will be required.

The Lorca lab is housed within the Division of Reproductive Sciences of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our research is aimed to understand the physiological cardiovascular adaptations during pregnancy, and how impaired vascular function impacts fetal growth. Our lab has a special interest in the use of innovative approaches to develop murine models of fetal growth restriction.

Key Responsibilities:

Research 90%

• Preparation of tissue culture media and other routine laboratory reagents may be necessary.

• The RSP will work with human tissues and with live animals (i.e., mice).

• Rodent colony maintenance and occasional late night and weekend effort will be necessary.

• RNA, DNA, and protein extraction; PCR; protein western capillary electrophoresis and immunohistochemistry; animal husbandry, survival and non-survival animal surgery, and in vivo models; vascular myography and electrophysiology techniques.

• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas

• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions

• Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues.

• Rodent colony maintenance and occasional late night and weekend effort will be necessary.

Administration 10%:

• Organizing and protecting a human tissue database will also be required.

• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado is a world-class research enterprise, ranked 21st in the nation by the Blue Ridge Institute for federal funding. The Department currently has an impressive research portfolio of $25M in existing federal and foundation grants and contracts through the lifetime of the projects, increasing in budget annually by $12M. Departmental faculty provide a full-spectrum of clinical care for women of all ages, participate in research, and provide education to students and residents.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options

• Dental:
  Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory

• Experience with animal colony maintenance

• Exceptional individuals with extensive, rigorous, recent laboratory coursework may be considered.

• A record of successful publication is appreciated. Evidence of excellence in prior educational (e.g., phi beta kappa) or research (e.g., successful…