Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine - Medical Oncology

Job Title: Laboratory Sciences Entry Professional

Position #:  - Requisition #: 41068

The Lyons laboratory is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, enthusiastic individual to execute projects related to Oncology with oversight in pre-clinical model development and human tissue studies.

• Analysis of tumor histology
• Quantitative IHC analysis
• Data abstraction
• Database management
• Potential for wet lab based human sample assays and analysis.

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer's to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution. The focus of our researchers is centered around the development and application of experimental therapeutics and targeted agents for future cancer patient treatment as well as advancing patient-centered care for those facing cancer.

Innovative strides continue to be made in cancer research each day because of the continued passion and dedication by our faculty in the fight against cancer.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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: 15/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.

• Bachelor'sdegreeinbiology,molecular biology,chemistry,genetics,orrelatedfield.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master'sdegreeinbiology,molecular biology,chemistry,genetics,orrelatedfield.
• Priorexperienceorbackgroundwithinanexperimentalorwetlab.
• Prior experience with tissue analysis via IHC.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• Knowledgeofbasiclaboratorytechniquesincludingsafetyproceduresand techniques.
• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,bothinwritingand orally.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithemployeesatalllevels throughout the institution.
• Outstandingcustomerserviceskills.
• Knowledgeofbasichumananatomy,physiology medical terminology.
• Abilitytointerpretandmastercomplexresearchprotocol information.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $47,811 - $64,067.

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 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…