Research Services Professional Entry Level

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Pharmacology

Job Title: Research Services Professional (Entry Level)

Position # Requisition #35778

Job Summary:

As a Research Services Professional in Debo Sardars Lab you will develop research skills in a new and growing lab. You will also gain research exposure to a broad range of concepts in sensory neuroscience ranging from cuttingedge next generation sequencing to in vivo technologies in mouse models. Our goal is to utilize your existing skills while simultaneously exposing you to new research that benefits both your career goals and our labs overall productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mouse colony management
• Breeding weaning and maintenance of mouse colonies
• Harvesting mouse brain tissue
• Biological sample preparation for microscopy
• Animal behavioral studies
• Animal surgeries
• Nextgeneration sequencing experiments
• Scientific communication of research findings

It is not required to be an expert in the above key responsibilities since Dr. Debo Sardar will train you as needed. However prior experience with mouse handling is desirable. Our goal together would be to learn new research skills based on your interests. These may include performing surgeries in the mouse brain mouse behavioral assays highresolution microscopy for imaging proteins in the mouse brain and/or analyzing nextgeneration sequencing data.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

This position is ideal if you are looking for a few years of experience in preparation for graduate school. You will gain research experience by being in an environment conducting new neuroscience research in the areas of sensory biology (systems neuroscience) glial biology (cellular neuroscience) and epigenomics (molecular neuroscience). Given the broad range of the research spanning from systems to cells to genes you will gain exposure to a diverse array of concepts and technologies. In addition to asking exciting new questions Dr. Sardar highly values mentoring and is dedicated to help scientists achieve their independent goals.

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.

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 AgeFriendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics neurobiology biochemistry or related field

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics or related field
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab
• Prior experience in mouse handling
• 12 years of professional research experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory environment including safety
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Ability to manage research tasks

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 professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Orsund

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by February 1 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as

Entry Level: $45000 to $57240

The above 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.

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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.