Laboratory Sciences Professional Entry - Intermediate

Position: Laboratory Sciences Professional ( Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

Job Title:

Laboratory Sciences Professional ( Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

Position #:

- Requisition #: 40486

Job Summary:

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), open rank (Entry - Intermediate level) Research Services Laboratory Position at the Barbara Davis Center (BDC) for Diabetes. The successful candidate will work in the Research Division of the BDC in the laboratory of Dr. Lori Sussel on projects exploring the molecular mechanisms regulating pancreatic islet development and function in normal and diabetic conditions.

The laboratory primarily uses cell lines and genetically modified mice as model systems for molecular studies. The successful candidate will play an important role in identifying novel mechanisms underlying islet cell dysfunction in T1D and T2D.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with and support Principal Investigator (PI) and lab members with laboratory and research functions

* Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects

* Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research

* Maintenance of a laboratory inventory. Ordering and restocking reagents for the laboratory.

* Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies.

* Maintenance of mouse and human cell cultures.

* Molecular cloning

* Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues, including genomic DNA isolation, PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR and NGS sequencing, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western blotting, or ELISA assay.

* In vitro knockdown experiments using siRNA followed by quantitative analysis of gene expression.

* 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

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Barbara Davis Center (BDC) is a unique entity located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus devoted to treating patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and performing research to prevent and cure T1D. The BDC Research Division consists of 12 independent research labs focused on all aspects of T1D research including immunology, islet biology and stem cell biology. The Sussel lab uses sophisticated molecular techniques and mouse and human stem cell models to characterize the role of islet dysfunction in contributing to T1D.

Why work for the University?

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: 10/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:

Entry:

* Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

Intermediate

* Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field

* Specific work experience in molecular, biochemical or cell biology techniques.

* Mouse handling experience

* One (1) year professional level research experience

* Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

* Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Specific work experience in molecular, biochemical or cell biology techniques.

* Mouse handling experience

* Computer literate with proficiency in…