Research Associate​/Research Series ; Sr. Research Associate

Research Associate / Research Series Open Rank (up to Sr. Research Associate)

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Research Associate in the Meyer Laboratory. This position is expected to work independently under the guidance of the principal investigator. Projects will involve work with animal model and human patient sample experiments to investigate blood cancer biology and candidate regimens, extensive development and use of cutting-edge flow cytometry, molecular biology, experimental therapeutics studies on novel agents, and cell biology assays on rare bone marrow-derived hematopoietic populations.

Specific duties include:

• Conducting a pre-clinical evaluation of cell therapy approaches in murine models of type 1 diabetes and transplantation as well as performing immune monitoring of patients with type 1 diabetes or undergoing islet or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Independently planning, executing and analyzing experiments under supervision and communicating results through abstract presentations and publications.
• Handling, breeding and contributing to protocols that allow for the evaluation of mouse models.
• Executing and processing flow cytometry, ELISA, histology, RNA-Seq, TCR-Seq and other immune assays.
• Processing and performing experiments with human peripheral blood and contributing to biobanking of these samples.
• Contributing to the training of graduate, medical and post-doctoral candidates.
• Contributing to collaborations with the Barbara Davis Center and Gates Center pertaining to the clinical translation of advanced cell therapy approaches to the clinic.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite full time, in various sites on the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:
The Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Laboratories, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU), Denver is looking for a bright, creative and enthusiastic Research Associate in advancing their career in a new, high-impact laboratory headed by an energetic, recently recruited principal investigators, Dr. Everett Meyer. The lab is part of a richly collaborative interdisciplinary group of basic scientists and clinicians from immunology, hematology and molecular biology backgrounds with significant resources.

Why work for the University? 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 (based on percentage of time) Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 11/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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Research Associate or Senior Research Associate based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

• Research Associate: A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution. At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal. One year experience or PhD.
• Senior Research Associate: A doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent from an accredited institution. At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal. Two-years' experience or PhD.

Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues. Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for NIH T32 and F32 postdoctoral fellowship awards.

Preferred Qualifications:

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