Entry Lab Scientist — Brain Tumor Translational Research

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental plan options

Retirement 401(a) Plan with employer

Paid Time Off

Vacation days: 22/year

Sick days: 15/year

Holiday days: 15/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass (RTD)

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking an Entry Laboratory Science Professional to support translational brain tumor research focused on DIPG, HGG, and pediatric tumors. The role involves cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and collaboration with faculty on experimental planning, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Onsite work located in Aurora, CO within the School of Medicine, Pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• Substitution: education may be substituted with related technical/military/paraprofessional experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PI and stakeholders on laboratory and research planning.
• Utilize diverse lab techniques required for research projects.
• Culture brain tumor cell lines.
• Conduct drug and radiation treatment experiments on cell lines and mice.
• Perform experiments and tabulate/analyze results.
• Support sample collection, preparation, and documentation of results.
• Attend and present at lab meetings and conferences.
• Assist with writing manuscripts and grants.
• Assist with lab management, including purchasing and budgeting.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Western blot

qPCR

CRISPR-Cas

shRNA

Immunofluorescence

Mouse dissection

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Education substitution: related experience allowed

Tools

Dictyostelium discoideum experience

PI3-kinase PikG background

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking an Entry Laboratory Science Professional to support translational brain tumor research focused on DIPG, HGG, and pediatric tumors. The role involves cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and collaboration with faculty on experimental planning, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Onsite work located in Aurora, CO within the School of Medicine, Pediatrics.