Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional - University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
About the Job
Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional - 28795 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Job Title: Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional
Position #00806427 – Requisition #28795
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
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. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider15/default-document-library/2019-facts-brochure_web.pdf) _._
Nature of Work:
Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential "wet" hazards. Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.
Examples of Duties Performed:
+ 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 process and evaluate 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.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
+ 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.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum of one (1) year of bench and animal research experience.
+ Note: educational experience will not replace the year of professional work experience.
+ Experience with statistical analysis software (such as GraphPad).
+ Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
+ Experience in cell culture techniques, including maintaining primary cell cultures.
+ Experience in molecular technologies, including PCR amplification, RNA and CDNA synthesis, RT PCR.
+ 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 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 ELISA assay, spectrophotometric assays, and enzyme kinetics assays.
+ Experience in Western Blot analysis, In-Situ Hybridization, and cytospin preparation and analysis.
Competencies/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.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range ( _or hiring range_ ) for this position has been established at $45,000 - $57,240.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
Diversity and Equity:
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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .
The University of Colorado Denver | 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.
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.
Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Category : Research Services
Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20952 - SOM-PEDS PULM&SLEEPMED-GENOPS
Schedule : Full-time
Posting Date : Feb 22, 2023
Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jackie Rioux Posting Contact Email: Jacqueline.Rioux@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=Jacqueline.Rioux@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00806427
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Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Job Title: Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional
Position #00806427 – Requisition #28795
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
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. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librariesprovider15/default-document-library/2019-facts-brochure_web.pdf) _._
Nature of Work:
Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential "wet" hazards. Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.
Examples of Duties Performed:
+ 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 process and evaluate 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.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
+ 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.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Minimum of one (1) year of bench and animal research experience.
+ Note: educational experience will not replace the year of professional work experience.
+ Experience with statistical analysis software (such as GraphPad).
+ Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
+ Experience in cell culture techniques, including maintaining primary cell cultures.
+ Experience in molecular technologies, including PCR amplification, RNA and CDNA synthesis, RT PCR.
+ 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 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 ELISA assay, spectrophotometric assays, and enzyme kinetics assays.
+ Experience in Western Blot analysis, In-Situ Hybridization, and cytospin preparation and analysis.
Competencies/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.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range ( _or hiring range_ ) for this position has been established at $45,000 - $57,240.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
Diversity and Equity:
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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) .
The University of Colorado Denver | 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.
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.
Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Category : Research Services
Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20952 - SOM-PEDS PULM&SLEEPMED-GENOPS
Schedule : Full-time
Posting Date : Feb 22, 2023
Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jackie Rioux Posting Contact Email: Jacqueline.Rioux@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4570641&targetURL=Jacqueline.Rioux@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00806427
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