Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional

Job Summary:

The Center for Advanced Drug Development at the University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for an Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional. This full-time position involves performing basic and translational research on airway injury and animal modeling in the laboratory of Dr. Claudia Staab-Weijnitz, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics - Pulmonary Medicine. Studies will involve pathological, physiological, immunological, and molecular assessments of in vivo and in vitro models of pulmonary inhalation injury. This position is primarily seeking a candidate to assist with in vivo studies but will perform other laboratory duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 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 processes and evaluate the 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.
• Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational, operations, and management needs.
• Assist with ensuring 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 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.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.
  
  
  
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
  
  
  
  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

Schedule/Travel:

• Must be willing and able to travel to other institutions to conduct experiments (travel requirement is variable but may be an average of 8 days per month).
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, occasional holidays, and extended work hours.

Export Controls:

• Your work will involve access to export-controlled technology and materials. This offer of employment is contingent upon your ability to work with export-controlled technology, as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Pursuant to ITAR, only U.S. persons (any individual who is a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) may work with this technology.

Drug Testing:

• This offer of employment is contingent upon your passing a pre-employment drug screen. For this safety-sensitive position, you may also be subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening. Additionally, due to the sensitive nature of this position and the materials that you will be handling, you will be required to submit to regularly scheduled (i.e., biannual or quarterly) drug screening.

Background Checks:

• This offer of employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background check. This background check includes your name being submitted to local, state, and federal law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Background screening will be recurrent throughout your term of employment, typically on an annual basis.

Exposure:

• This position will require you to handle and work with select agents and toxins. Working in this environment may result in exposure to harmful chemicals or agents.

Confidentiality:

• You will have access to confidential information throughout your job. Disclosure of confidential information you learn while working at the University may result in a risk to public safety or national security. You will be bound by any confidentiality agreements associated with your job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of bench and animal research experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (such as GraphPad).
• Experience with whole small animal handling (rodents), husbandry, and restraint, as well as minor survival surgeries to include intratracheal, intravascular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular drug administration and sample collection, as well as necropsy.
• Experience in cell culture techniques, including maintaining primary cell cultures.
• Experience with histopathology techniques, including tissue embedding and sectioning, slide preparation and tissue analysis, H&E staining on tissues, immunofluorescence (IF), and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Experience in molecular technologies, including PCR amplification, RNA and cDNA synthesis, RT PCR.
• Experience in Western Blot analysis, and cytospin preparation and analysis.
• Experience in ELISA assay, spectrophotometric assays, and enzyme kinetics assays.
• Basic knowledge of mass spectrometry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Supportive and conscientious work ethic.
• Ability to follow laboratory Standard Operating Protocols.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) regulations.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Jackie Rioux, JACQUELINE.RIOUX@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 15, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $45,000 to $57,240.

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. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

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@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.