Laboratory Sciences Professional - CellSight

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Research Services Intermediate Level Professional to join CellSight, focusing on hiPSC-derived retinal organoids and regenerative medicine. The role involves culture, differentiation and data analysis within a collaborative laboratory environment in Aurora, CO.

Responsibilities include quality control, experimental design and training junior staff, with an emphasis on developing novel stem cell-based approaches for ocular diseases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• One year professional-level research experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for degree.

Responsibilities

• Culture, maintenance and expansion of hiPSC
• Quality control of hiPSC lines and cultures
• Differentiation of 3D retinal organoids from hiPSC
• Design and execution of experiments; data collection and analysis
• Contribute to research projects by assisting in techniques and experimental design
• Assist and train junior team members
• Assist management with processes and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's degree in biology or related field

Tools

hiPSC culture techniques

Confocal microscopy

qPCR

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Ophthalmology Job Title: Laboratory Sciences Professional - CellSight Position #00841240 - Requisition #: 38060

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for full-time (1.0 FTE) Research Services Intermediate Level Professional positions in the area of stem cells and regenerative medicine for the retina. The successful candidate(s) will join CellSight - the Ocular Stem Cell and Regeneration Program, a cross-disciplinary team of investigators working in a highly collaborative environment with the common goal of developing novel stem cell-based therapeutics to treat ocular diseases. The successful candidate(s) will carry out research involving human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived retinal organoids. The selected candidate(s) will have a main responsibility in some of these projects while also assisting other members of the lab with their expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culture, maintenance and expansion of hiPSC
• Quality control of hiPSC lines and cultures
• Differentiation or 3D retinal organoids from hiPSC
• Design and execution of experiments; collection, analysis and interpretation of data
• Contribute to research projects led by other investigators, by assisting in specific techniques and intellectually contributing to the experimental design
• Responsibly executing general laboratory maintenance tasks
• 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
• Assist and train junior team members

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

Why work for the University?

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 .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• One (1) year professional-level research experience
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in an experimental or wet laboratory
• Three (3) or more years of professional level experience in basic research in the visual sciences
• Three (3) or more years of professional level research experience in culture and differentiation of stem cells, especially human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
• Demonstrated experience in stem-cell derived 3D systems, particularly hiPSC-derived retinal organoids
• Experience in cell biology techniques, including tissue processing, confocal microscopy, and immune-based assays
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid and protein isolation, cDNA synthesis, real time PCR, western blot and electrophoresis
• Track of co-authored publications in relevant fields

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Profic