Research Services Professional – Entry Level

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Sciences has a part-time (.50 FTE) opening for a Research Services Professional, whose principal investigator is a basic/translational research scientist. The selected individual will conduct research focused on physiological, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of gonadotropin synthesis, secretion and action and gonad development, with a primary focus on how gonadotropins regulate gonadal and extragonadal functions and how somatic cells regulate germ cells.

• Maintenance of transgenic and knockout mouse lines
• DNA isolation and genotyping by PCR
• Weighing mice weekly once
• Assisting the PI with projects on mouse reproductive axis development and physiology
• Mouse database creation and maintenance
• Handling procurement for lab supplies and services for the lab
• Training new employees, students and volunteers
• Comply with university policy on lab operations
• Other duties as assigned

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

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado is a world-class research enterprise, ranked 25th in the nation by the Blue Ridge Institute for federal funding. The Department currently has an impressive research portfolio of $25M in existing federal and foundation grants and contracts through the lifetime of the projects, increasing in budget annually by $12M. Departmental faculty provide a full-spectrum of clinical care for women of all ages, participate in research, and provide education to students and residents.

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.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory

• 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

• $23,906 - $32,033 (0.50 FTE).

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the…