Open Rank Lab Scientist: Gut Bio & Host-Microbe

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer 10%

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional to support colorectal and gut microbiology research under Dr. Dowdell.

The role focuses on host-microbe interactions and intestinal homeostasis during inflammatory bowel diseases, with responsibilities across experiments, data recording, and collaborative reporting. The position requires building timelines, communicating with investigators, and mentoring junior staff, with onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• One year professional level research experience.
• Two years professional level research experience.
• Substitution: Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific experiments related to intestinal biology, gut inflammation, and host-microbe interactions.
• Conduct laboratory animal experiments, including mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Assist with regular laboratory maintenance duties with Colgan group.
• Record experimental notes and data accurately.
• Analyze data and interpret findings.
• Communicate findings to supervisor and group.
• Train/mentor junior members of Colgan group.
• Contribute to grant and manuscript submissions as needed.

Skills

Lab techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology / molecular biology / chemistry / genetics or related field

Master's degree in biology / molecular biology / chemistry / genetics or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional to support colorectal and gut microbiology research under Dr. Dowdell.

The role focuses on host-microbe interactions and intestinal homeostasis during inflammatory bowel diseases, with responsibilities across experiments, data recording, and collaborative reporting. The position requires building timelines, communicating with investigators, and mentoring junior staff, with onsite