Research Associate​/Research Series ; Sr. Research Associate

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

Department: SOM-MED-Bone Marrow Transplant - Meyer Lab

• Conduct preclinical evaluation of cell therapy approaches in murine models of type 1 diabetes and transplantation, and perform immune monitoring of patients with type 1 diabetes or undergoing islet or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Independently plan, execute, and analyze experiments under supervision and communicate results through abstracts and publications.
• Handle, breed, and contribute to protocols that allow evaluation of mouse models.
• Execute and process flow cytometry, ELISA, histology, RNA-Seq, TCR-Seq, and other immune assays.
• Process and perform experiments with human peripheral blood and contribute to biobanking of these samples.
• Assist in training graduate, medical, and postdoctoral candidates.
• Collaborate with the Barbara Davis Center and Gates Center to advance clinical translation of advanced cell therapy approaches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Onsite

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year (based on percentage)
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11 per year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.
• One year of experience or a PhD.

• Doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) in immunology, stem cell biology, experimental hematology, molecular biology, or equivalent.
• At least one first-author publication in an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal.
• Two years of experience or a PhD.
• Must be able to work with laboratory animals and animal tissues.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for NIH T32 and F32 postdoctoral fellowship awards.

• Specific experience with leukemia research.
• Graduate training in a biomedical laboratory setting, studying immunology, molecular biology, hematology and/or stem cell biology.
• Experience with advanced flow cytometry equipment (including LSRII and FACSAria II) and development of multicolor antibody staining panels.
• Experience in mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection.
• Experience in experimental hematology and molecular biology assays and techniques, including HSC isolation and analysis, and high-throughput sequencing.
• Candidates who have obtained competitive, extramural funding during doctoral studies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a research environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Skilled in aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Skilled with common laboratory techniques and equipment consistent with PhD-level training.
• Committed to an independent scientific career in stem cell biology, immunology, or a related field.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on project needs.

Research Associate: $75,000 – $100,000

Senior Research Associate: $80,000 – $100,000

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