Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional (0.4 FTE)

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology has an opening for a part-time (0.4 FTE) Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional. This is a basic science lab that researches the neonatal innate immune response and key transcriptional signaling pathways activated after various clinically relevant exposures.

Key Responsibilities:

• 80% - Cell culture, molecular biology techniques including plasmid construction, transfections (over-expression plasmids and SiRNA), primer design, expression assays, ChIP, cytosolic and nuclear isolation, protein isolation and quantification, RNA isolation, reverse transcription, real-time QPCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry.
• 20% - General lab maintenance and record keeping.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's 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

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, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. 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 related field.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab.
• Familiar with RNA isolation, reverse transcription, and quantitative real-time PCR.
• Cell culture experience, including transfection.
• Plasmid design and preparation, primer design and verification.
• Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP).
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:
• Able to handle and perform experiments using various murine models of human disease.
• Strong experience in cell culture.
• Able to construct and test expression plasmids, and perform cell transfection.
• Able to design primers and perform ChIP.
• Must be willing to learn new techniques as needed, pay attention to detail, and work well in a lab with multiple investigators.
• The ideal candidate will be reliable, personable, highly motivated, and have demonstrated the ability to work independently, as well as under the direction of multiple investigators.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, productive research group.
• Word, Excel, Numbers, Dropbox, basic statistical analysis.

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: Clyde Wright, MD clyde.wright@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and closes 5 days after posting.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position has been established at $18,000 to $22,896 (calculated for 0.4 FTE).

The above 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@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.