Open Rank Research Lab Scientist - Gut Health & Microbiome

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan: employer 10%

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, seeks an Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional (Entry-Senior) to support Dr. Dowdell’s research on host-microbe interactions and intestinal epithelial homeostasis.

The role involves performing experiments, in vivo mouse models, data analysis, and contributing to grants/manuscripts. Onsite position with robust benefits and growth opportunities within an internationally recognized division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced levels.
• Two years of professional-level research experience for senior level.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific experiments related to intestinal biology, gut inflammation and host-microbe interactions.
• Conduct laboratory animal experiments using mice for in vivo models of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Maintain laboratory duties and assist with Colgan group tasks.
• Record experimental notes and data accurately.
• Analyze data and interpret findings.
• Communicate results to supervisor and group members.
• Train/mentor junior Colgan group members.
• Assist with grant and manuscript submissions as needed.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, seeks an Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Sciences Professional (Entry-Senior) to support Dr. Dowdell’s research on host-microbe interactions and intestinal epithelial homeostasis.

The role involves performing experiments, in vivo mouse models, data analysis, and contributing to grants/manuscripts. Onsite position with robust benefits and growth opportunities within an internationally recognized division.