University of Colorado · 3 months ago
Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional (Part-Time or Full-Time)
Aurora, CO
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $59K/yrThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for a Research Services Professional position within the Department of Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will assist with routine laboratory maintenance and support activities, focusing on safety and good laboratory practices in a cell culture and wet-lab environment.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results
Carries out established facility maintenance program and maintains detailed maintenance records
Carries out established SOPs for monitoring instruments and equipment and maintains detailed records of operating data
Reports on problems with instruments and equipment
Supports laboratory activities by maintaining stock of sterilized glassware
Supports laboratory activities by preparing and maintaining stock of chemical solutions, pre-made gels, reagent aliquots
Carries out general laboratory maintenance
Assists with the maintenance of a clean and sterile cell culture facility environment
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory
Experience as laboratory assistant
Flexible working hours including availability to work on weekends
Experience with laboratory equipment and instruments
Experience preparing stocks of chemical solutions
Experience managing inventories and record keeping
Benefits
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
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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