Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Neurosurgery

Job Title:

Research Services Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

Position #:

- Requisition #: TBD

Job Summary:

The Janiszewska Lab is seeking a full-time Professional Research Assistant to begin on or after 4/1/2026.

One of the major challenges contributing to poor survival of patients with brain tumors is the intratumor heterogeneity. Cancer cells with different properties, including different sensitivity to treatment, often co-exist within a tumor, leading to relapse and disease progression. Our goal is to understand the dynamics of intratumor heterogeneity and its functional implications in disease progression in highly aggressive brain tumors.

We believe that understanding the interactions between subclonal populations of cancer cells as well as interactions between cancer cells and cells of tumor microenvironment holds a key to uncovering more effective treatments for brain tumor patients.

The lab employs a variety of techniques, including confocal microscopy, spatial transcriptomics and in vitro and in vivo models to study brain tumor cell-cell interactions and the organization of the cancer ecosystem.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research aiming to improve the dismal prognosis for brain tumor patients.

Key Responsibilities / Duties: (There should be 10 duties, and duties should be grouped under a section header collectively; the section headers add up to 100%)

All levels:

* Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

* Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects

* Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research

* Support the analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results

* Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced

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

* Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary

* Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed

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

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

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

* Review and implement lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs

* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurosurgery is a highly collaborative unit, with faculty excelling in clinical care, research, education and innovation, working together to advance the fields of neuro-oncology and neuromodulation. The crosstalk between the clinical and basic research allows the scientists to work on projects with high translational potential. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as shared Core Facilities across the CU Anschutz Medical Campus enable performance of cutting-edge science.

The Department's strong commitment to education provides multiple opportunities for career and skill development for staff, residents and fellows. The interdisciplinary collaborations fostered within the Cancer Center and across the broad community of University of Colorado provide a vibrant environment to train in neuro-oncology and neuroscience.

The Janiszewska lab dissects the ecosystem of aggressive brain tumors to identify novel vulnerabilities of these incurable tumors. We strive for highly collaborative and inclusive lab environment. Trainees will have ample opportunities to interact with researchers in the department, across our campus and with…