Neuro Lab Research Associate — iPSC & Organoids

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan: 401(a)

Paid time off

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday days

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Research Services Entry Professional in basic science laboratory research focusing on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, Down syndrome, TBI, Huntington's disease, and other neurological disorders.

The role requires collaboration with the PI and various teams, while maintaining high professional standards for internal and external stakeholders. Onsite work in Aurora, CO is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related field.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Prior experience in basic science laboratory research in neurodegenerative diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and cerebral organoid models of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
• Grow iPSCs and cerebral organoids in the lab and use them to study disease pathobiology and to screen potential drugs that can prevent or reverse neurodegenerative disease.
• Create characterizations of animal models of neurodegenerative disease, and use such animal models to study disease pathobiology and to test novel therapies.
• Collect, analyze, and present data in lab meetings, conferences, manuscripts, and grants.
• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• 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
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas
• Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary
• Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed
• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Research Services Entry Professional in basic science laboratory research focusing on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, Down syndrome, TBI, Huntington's disease, and other neurological disorders.

The role requires collaboration with the PI and various teams, while maintaining high professional standards for internal and external stakeholders. Onsite work in Aurora, CO is expected.