Research Services Lab Science Professional - Entry

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Anesthesiology

Position # – Requisition # 39313

This position will support Cruz‑Martin lab members in the study of the developmental mechanisms underlying the wiring of prefrontal cortex networks (see Comer et al., 2020 Plos Biology and Johnson etal., 2022). In our lab, we utilize a variety of methods and approaches to analyze biological mechanisms. These include in vivo calcium and dendritic spine imaging using multiphoton microscopy, in vivo calcium imaging using 3D‑printed miniature microscopes to record neural activity in freely moving rodents, spatial transcriptomics, generation of genetic mouse models, optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits, and the use of electrophysiological methods.

• Support for the development of in vivo microscope systems.
• Set up lab equipment.
• Perform behavioral measurements using 1P and 2P mini scopes.
• Support for the development of analysis pipelines.
• Perform lab maintenance tasks.

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

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world‑class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The Department of Anesthesiology has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and perioperative medical education.

We have exceptional benefits and generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science or neuroscience.
• Master's degree in biomedical engineering, physics, computer science or neuroscience.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab.
• Background in biophysics, computer science, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience with neuroscience methods, and analyzing datasets.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• The ability to work with postdoc and PI within the research lab on assigned projects.
• MATLAB, Python, and R software, equipment operation, or research technical skills.

Questions about the research should be directed to Dr. Alberto Cruz‑Martin Cruz, ALBERTO.CRUZMARTIN. Questions about the recruitment should be directed to Abigail Jacoba, ABIGAIL.JACOBA.

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 31, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

The starting salary…