Entry Laboratory Science Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Paid time off

Vacation days 22/year

Sick days 15/year

Holiday days 15/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking an Entry Laboratory Science Professional to support translational brain tumor research focused on DIPG and other pediatric brain tumors. The role involves hands-on wet-lab work, cell culture, and collaboration with a principal investigator and research teams.

The position requires a biology-related bachelor's degree and offers a comprehensive benefits package, on-site work, and opportunities to contribute to publications and grants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, cancer 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PI and stakeholders on laboratory and research planning.
• Use laboratory techniques required for research projects.
• Culture brain tumor cell lines.
• Conduct experiments including drug/radiation treatment, Western blot, shRNA/CRISPR-Cas, qPCR, protein/RNA/DNA extraction, immunofluorescence microscopy, and mouse dissection.
• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research results.
• Support analytical testing and sample handling with proper documentation.
• Attend and present at lab meetings and research conferences.
• Assist with writing scientific manuscripts and grants.
• Assist with lab management including purchasing and budget maintenance.

Education

BS in biology

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine, Pediatrics, Section of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Job Title: Entry Laboratory Science Professional

Position #: 00840693 - Requisition #: 41567

Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential "wet" hazards. Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological materials are tested and analyzed. This position will work with Laboratory-based translational research on brain tumors, with a focus on epigenetics of pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), high-grade glioma (HGG), and other pediatric brain tumors.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the PI and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions, including project planning.
• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Culturing of brain tumor cell lines.
• Conduct experiments using techniques including drug and radiation treatment of cell lines and mice, Western blot, shRNA/CRISPR-Cas, qPCR, protein/RNA/DNA extraction, immunofluorescence microscopy, and mouse dissection.
• 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.
• Attending and presenting at laboratory meetings and research conferences.
• Assisting with writing scientific manuscripts and grants.
• Assisting with lab management, including purchasing and budget maintenance.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us

With 360 days of sunshine, plus mountains and abundant opportunities for hiking, skiing, biking, and other outdoor activities, the Colorado Front Range is the place to work and play! The Anschutz Medical Campus as a whole, which includes the University of Colorado Denver, ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top-ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more than $1.4 billion in NIH funding annually. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), The Children's Hospital of Colorado (CHCO), and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, as well as a VA hospital, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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: 15/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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, cancer 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with the role of PI3-kinase PikG in Dictyostelium discoideum multicellular aggregation.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab (e.g., cell culture, rodent models, molecular biology techniques).
• Previous internship (e.g., summer experience) or extracurricular (outside of college lab courses) experience in an academic research laboratory.
• Previous internship (e.g., summer experience) or extracurricular (outside of college lab courses) experience working with pediatric brain tumor models and/or T-cell biology.
• Previous full-time employment in an academic research lab.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks.

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to initiate and complete tasks independently.
• 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, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs and can conduct basic statistical analysis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues November 4th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $47,811 to $64,067.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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