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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department of Pediatrics Section of Genetics & Metabolism
Job Title:Research Services Professional
Position #: Requisition #:36435
Job Summary:
A fulltime 1.0 FTE) Research Services Laboratory Science Profession position at the Intermediate level is available in the field of genomic mosaicism. The research group is located within the Department of Pediatrics School of Medicine in the Section of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism. This position will be responsible for performing a broad array of genetic and molecular assays and techniques in the area of genetics genomics and molecular biology. This work will be part of essential laboratory support tasks and include experiments performed independently and under the supervision of the principal investigator and other laboratory members. In addition this position will be responsible for managerial aspects of the Breuss laboratory support of the Principal Investigators (PI) scientific administration and the mentoring of junior researchers.
Key Responsibilities / Duties:
Laboratory Tasks
- DNA/RNA preparation from primary human tissues (e.g. blood saliva semen postmortem or surgical tissues) primary cells or immortalized cell lines.
- Standard and advanced molecular biology and genetic techniques such as molecular cloning PCR ddPCR library preparations and analytical methods (e.g. gel electrophoresis).
- Maintenance and experimentation in cell culture systems including expansion of cell lines cryopreservation and routine mycoplasma testing.
- Maintaining a detailed accurate and current experimental record.
- Data organization and analysis.
- Active participation in laboratory meetings and journal clubs.
Laboratory Management
- Manage daily laboratory operations: ordering inventory cleaning preparation of reagents; maintain laboratory records and databases and ensure laboratory compliance.
- Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies practices and programs to meet organizational operations and management needs.
- Processing storage and tracking of biological specimens.
- Coordinate and execute shipping and receiving of biological specimen sampling kits.
- Develop maintain and revise standard operating procedures.
- Train onboarding scientists.
- Supervise junior scientists.
- Coordinate with collaborators.
Support of PIs Scientific Administration
- Assist the principal investigator in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.
- Support the PI in the financial administration of the laboratory (e.g. expense reports budgeting supervision of active financial accounts).
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO
Why Join Us:
With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CUAnschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital The Childrens Hospital of Colorado and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine Nursing Dentistry Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics or related field
- One 1 year professional level research experience
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics or related field
- Two 2 years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
- Laboratory management skills.
- Training in working with and organizing human samples.
- Training in next generation sequencing library preparation.
- Training in cell culture techniques.
- Experience in mentoring students/staff.
- Experience working on command line and the analysis of omics data using scripting languages.
- Experience with grantwriting or manuscriptwriting (as part of a team or an individual).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness to work with an array of biological samples including blood semen and postmortem tissues.
- Willingness to work with laboratory mice and primary cell culture.
- Willingness to learn about and work with data bases command line scripting languages.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Detailoriented and responsive.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
- Selfmotivated and scientifically inquisitive.
- Problemsolver.
- Proficient 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
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:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by April 15th 2025
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as $
$50357 $64054The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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: 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 .
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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
