Research Services Laboratory Professional Intermediate or Senior

Position: Research Services Laboratory Professional (Open Rank , Intermediate or Senior)

Research Services Laboratory Professional (Open Rank, Intermediate or Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Position #:  – Requisition #: 38588

Job Summary

Assist with managing the laboratory and ensuring the lab is prepared for daily operations. Utilize a variety of wet laboratory techniques to support ongoing research projects, including animal dissection, blood processing, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, cell isolation, IHC/IF, western blot, ELISA, PCR, etc. Provide animal care related to research studies and assist with delivering interventions in live mice aimed at improving cardiovascular and kidney function.

Provide laboratory science expertise and contribute to study design, oversight, data management, analyses, and manuscript preparation to assist the PI in research activities.

Work Location

Onsite – Aurora, CO

Qualifications – Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, chemistry, or related field.
• One (1) year professional level research experience.
• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis if the degree is directly related to the work assignment.

Qualifications – Senior Level

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, chemistry, or related field.
• Two (2) years professional level research experience.
• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis if the degree is directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in biochemistry, molecular biology, or similar field.
• Master’s degree in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, chemistry, or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory, including cell culture and/or animal research experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient to advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Ability to work independently with occasional guidance.
• Organization skills.
• Motivated and able to take initiative to make projects move forward.

Conditions of Employment

• Willingness to work with animal models of kidney disease (mice).

How to Apply

Screening of Applications Begins:
January 5, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU Anschutz Medical Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

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