Laboratory Sciences Professional Intermediate - Senior

Job Summary

The Scholl lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics is hiring a Research Services Professional (RSP) at the entry, intermediate, or senior level. The primary role supports and conducts in vivo experiments in ferrets, focusing on two-photon calcium imaging and holographic stimulation. Additional responsibilities include data analysis and supporting other ferret-based experiments such as developmental studies, visual behavior, and awake behaving neural recordings.

This position requires working with the ferret model system.

• Perform two-photon calcium imaging of cellular populations and synaptic inputs in ferrets.
• Conduct two-photon holographic stimulation experiments in ferrets.
• Carry out chronic stereotaxic surgeries and viral vector (AAV-GCaMP) injections in ferrets.
• Provide ferret care, handling, and habituation for in vivo experiments.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot two-photon and holography systems.
• Support ferret developmental, behavioral, and awake behaving recording experiments.
• Analyze imaging and neural recording data.
• Collaborate with lab members and Principal Investigator on experimental design and execution.

Onsite – Aurora, CO.

• 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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (max accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited max accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Access to CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Additional perks and programs are available through the CU Advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, bioengineering, psychobiology, or a related field.
• Intermediate-level:
  One year of professional research experience.
• Senior-level:
  Two years of professional research experience. 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's degree in neuroscience, biophysics, psychobiology, or a related field.
• Intermediate-level:
  Two years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Senior-level:
  Three years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory.
• Experience with in vivo two-photon calcium imaging.
• Experience with holographic photostimulation or related optical techniques.
• Experience with chronic stereotaxic surgeries and AAV injection in the brain.
• Experience with ferret or other carnivore/gyrencephalic model systems.
• Experience with awake behaving neural recordings.
• Experience with analysis of imaging or neural recording data.

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

• Intermediate-level:
  Proficient knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
• Senior-level:
  Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to adapt to a varied and shifting workload.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the institution.
• Knowledge of basic neuroanatomy, physiology, and relevant medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

• Entry-level: $47,811 - $58,861
• Intermediate-level: $52,030 - $64,054
• Senior-level: $56,249 - $69,248

The salary range reflects the University's estimate at posting and the position may have overtime compensation depending on the level.

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