Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry â Intermediate)
Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry â Intermediate)
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Job Description
Department:Pharmacology
Job Title: Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry Intermediate)
Position #Requisition #36752
Job Summary:
The Tucker Lab in the Department of Pharmacology at CU Anschutz is seeking a motivated entrylevel or intermediatelevel Research Service Professional to perform and provide research assistance to biomedical research being carried out in the lab. The lab carries out molecular and cell biology research developing cuttingedge new tools to manipulate protein activity with light (optogenetics) and studying the roles of biomolecular condensates involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS in health and disease mechanisms. See for further description of the labs interests. At the entrylevel this position provides training in lab maintenance and research and is ideal for a recent college graduate interested in gaining experience in research before entering graduate or medical school. At the intermediate level duties will be performed more independently with additional training and guidance as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining daytoday operations of the lab.
- Managing and overseeing undergraduate lab helpers (who help maintain lab stocks and solutions).
- Ordering new equipment and reagents.
- Maintaining existing equipment interacting with vendors and calibrating instruments.
- Maintaining tissue culture stocks and competent cells.
- Perform experiments in yeast and mammalian cells. Techniques include tissue culture western blotting DNA analysis live cell imaging and cloning. Experience in these areas is helpful but not required.
- Communicate results of experiments and engage in scientific discussions about data.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: 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:
Entry Professional:
- Bachelors degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics neuroscience or related field.
Intermediate Professional:
- Bachelors degree in biology molecular biology chemistry genetics or related field.
- 1 year professionallevel research experience.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior research experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Biology coursework and lab experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate well and collaborate with lab members and PI.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to troubleshoot experiments and protocols
- Good organizational skills
- Strong critical/analytical thinker
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 (only use if a cover letter is necessary)
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: Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Orsund
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration apply by 05/15/25.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
Entry Professional: $46274 to $58861
Intermediate Professional: $50357 to $64054
The 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.
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 .
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
