Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
Pediatrics - Cardiology

Job Title:

Open Rank - Research Services Intermediate or Senior Professional

Working Title:

Laboratory Sciences Professional

Position #:  

- Requisition #:40023

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Sciences Professional to join our team in fundamental and translational pediatric-focused research. This individual will have a central role in executing a broad range of experiments aimed at uncovering molecular changes underlying pediatric heart failure and post-transplant physiology. Our projects utilize human biospecimens from the IRB-approved Pediatric Cardiac Tissue and Blood Biorepository and will include cutting-edge stem cell technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patient biospecimens for downstream molecular and immunologic analyses

* Generate patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiate/mature into cardiomyocytes

* Perform cardiomyocyte contractility assays and functional phenotyping

* Collaborate with clinical and research team members

* Contribute to data interpretation, and preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Children's Hospital Colorado Heart Institute is ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, placing our researchers within one of the most distinguished pediatric cardiovascular programs in the country. The extraordinary clinical reach, spanning seven states across the Mountain West and Great Plains, generates one of the largest patient volumes in pediatric heart failure care in the country.

Accordingly, the Nakano lab actively maintains the CU Anschutz Pediatric Cardiac Tissue and Blood Biorepository, the largest pediatric cardiac biobank in the country. The combination of exceptional clinical care and unparalleled biospecimen access creates a singular environment for impactful translational research.

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: 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate level:

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

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

* An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

* One (1) year professional level research experience

Senior level:

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

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

* An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

* Two (2) years professional level research experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

* Three (3) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory

* Training in molecular techniques with a good theoretical understanding and experience in interpretation of results

* Ability to work in the laboratory on weekends, as dictated by experiment schedule

* Microscopy experience

* Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including RT-qPCR, Western blotting, etc.

* Flow cytometry experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Demonstrated skills in problem solving

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other members of a research team

* Proficient knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques

* Motivated, strong work ethic, attention to detail, interest in learning new skills and scientific discovery

Conditions of Employment:

* Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks

* Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug screen through Children's Hospital…