Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz Department:
Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology

Job Title:

Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank)
Position #:  

– Requisition #: 40650

Job Summary

The Belkind-Gerson laboratory in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology focuses its research on the enteric nervoussystem. Using animal models, we study the effects of variousintestinal insults, treatments, and nutrients on the entericganglia, intestinal function, and microbiome. We are seeking anentry- to intermediate-level Laboratory Science Professional tojoin our team. You will work closely with the PI and laboratory manager on several research projects involving transgenic mice andthe isolation, culturing, treatment, and characterization ofprimary cells (i.e., intestinal neurospheres, Schwann cell-derivedspheres) from mice.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to animal handling, animal treatments, cell culture,immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, and imaging. Due to thenature of this work, the position requires the ability to workfull-time in person, with flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Applicants should beself-motivated and highly driven.

• Learn and perform animal handling and treatment protocols
• Monitor experimental animals
• Provide support for animal husbandry, as needed
• Learn and participate in animal harvests
• Learn and perform tissue culture techniques (e.g., intestinal neurosphere and Schwann cell-derived sphere cultures)
• Learn and perform immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry,and immunofluorescence
• Learn and perform basic microscopy and imaging
• Document experimental details
• Prepare general lab stock reagents and consumables

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado (CU Anschutz Medical Campus).

The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in innovativeclinical practice, developing and testing new diagnostics and treatments, and training the next generation of clinicians andresearchers. Our research programs (funded by the NIH, foundations,and philanthropy) align with our clinical programs and focus onliver diseases, liver failure, and liver transplantation,inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic diseases of the GI tract,childhood obesity, short bowel syndrome, and celiac disease.

The Section includes many of the leading researchers in pediatricgastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the country, and research bridges basic sciences, translational medicine, and clinical research related to pediatric gastrointestinal and liverdiseases.

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's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry,genetics, or a related field.

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for thebachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a fieldof study directly related to the work assignment.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry,genetics, or a related field.

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for thebachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a fieldof study directly related to the work assignment.
• One (1) year of professional-level research experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an experimental orwet laboratory.
• Prior experience handling mice.
• Prior experience using aseptic technique.
• Prior experience performing cell culture.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed for animal care and…