Laboratory Sciences Professional (Intermediate - Senior Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off: accruals

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is seeking a full-time Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional to join the Moumita Ghosh laboratory in the Pulmonary Division. The role involves processing human biopsies and expanding progenitor cells, conducting air-liquid interface cultures, drug-treatment studies, histology, immunostaining, and microscopy.

The candidate will also handle mice and maintain lab protocols and patient-related data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology and experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in handling mice, microscopy, and histology.
• Experience with flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Oversight related to supply orders and protocols for animal care (IACUC), biosafety (IBC), and human-study related (IRB).
• Support analytical testing: collection, preparation, documentation, and communication of results.
• Prepare lab for daily operations: stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness.
• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and escalate when required.

Skills

Cell culture

Mouse handling

Microscopy

Histology

Flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Pulmonary, Asthma, & Critical Care Medicine

Job Title: Laboratory Sciences Professional (Intermediate - Senior Level)

Position: #00815963 - Requisition: #37892

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly energetic, self-motivated individual to join the laboratory of Dr. Moumita Ghosh, PhD, as a full-time Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional in the Pulmonary Division on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Research in the Ghosh lab focuses on the study of the role of lung tissue stem/progenitor cells in COPD and lung cancer. We are interested in understanding the functional changes in normal repair mechanisms of the lung before development of chronic lung diseases or during carcinogenesis. We use primary cells obtained from patient samples, mouse models and tissue culture techniques and omics approaches to address these questions. The person hired into this position will participate in processing human biopsies and brushings to grow progenitor cells, Air-liquid interface cultures, drug treatment study, histological analysis, immunostaining, and microscopy. Work will also require maintaining, genotyping, and handling of wild type and genetically engineered mouse strains. Exposures will include inhaled challenges to allergens, particulates, smoke, microbes/microbial products, and potential therapeutics. This person will also work with Dr. Ghosh to maintain lab protocols and patient-related database.

Applicants should be highly motivated individuals with a bachelor's degree in biology, and experience in mammalian cell culture, handling mice, microscopy, histology, and flow cytometry. The ideal candidate needs to be an organized person with strong work ethic who can work independently as well as a part of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight related to supply orders and to protocols related to animal care (IACUC), biosafety (IBC), and human-study related (IRB).
• 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.
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.
• 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 elevate when required.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 150 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees.

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:

Intermediate Level:

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 profe