University of Colorado · 2 months ago
AIISR Research Professional
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $64K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a leading institution in cancer research and patient care. They are seeking an AIISR Research Professional to perform laboratory duties, support research projects, and ensure compliance with established protocols in the area of animal imaging and radiation treatment.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other Animal Imaging Irradiation users campus-wide
Utilize a variety of cutting-edge equipment within the Animal Imaging Irradiation Shared Resource required for research projects by all animal researchers
Perform image acquisition and radiation treatment delivery according to the established IACUC-approved SOPs
Support image analysis and help in preparation of image data repoerys to the AIISR users
Assist the AIISR manager and senior staff in performing QC/QA on all imaging scanners and irradiators
Provide animal care during image acquisition (induction of anesthesia, iv injection of contrast agents and radioactive tracers) and radiation delivery according to the established IACUC-approved SOPs
Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed
Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required
Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions
Independently review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects
Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
Provide training sessions for AIISR users on IVIS Spectrum and Scintica ultrasound scanners, as well as on MultiRad irradiators
Being on the emergency list to trouble-shoot MRI scanner/ super-conductive 9.4 Tesla magnet/ accessories
Schedule, report, billing research studies in in iLab
Actively participate in educational activities of the AIISR and the Cancer Center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, Animal Science or related field from an accredited institution
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
One (1) year professional level research in the field related to the bachelor's degree and must be earned after the degree was achieved
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application
Proficient knowledge of technology- or veterinary-based SOPs
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Outstanding customer service skills
Knowledge of basic animal anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Knowledge of an animal research facility
Planning and organization skills
Ability to teach and lead others by example
Ability to work with multiple investigators and teams
Because of MR safety, the candidate cannot have any pace-makers, infusion pumps or other magnetic devices in their body
Preferred
Bachelors related to medical physics and/or image analysis
Experience in animal handling and animal imaging
Experience and ability to handle rodents
Experience and ability to work with complex machinery
Experience and ability to maintain an activity log and iLab records
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
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