Research Lead: Vertebrate Spine Development (Zebrafish)

University of Colorado

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Burger laboratory in the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research within the Department of Orthopedics is seeking a Research Lead for vertebrate notochord and intervertebral disc development studies. The role spans experimental design, data generation, and interpretation across zebrafish and mouse models to explore spinal biology and related birth defects.

Senior/Principal level duties include developing SOPs, identifying efficiency improvements, and providing scientific leadership in

Qualifications

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field; 1 year wet lab experience with mouse work.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with PIs and stakeholders on research projects.
  • Utilize diverse laboratory techniques for ongoing projects.
  • Independently review, develop and implement lab techniques.
  • Assist and train junior team members.
  • Lead protocol development, data generation and interpretation for multiple projects.

Skills

Zebrafish work
Mouse work
Laboratory techniques
Data analysis

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

Tools

PCR
Gateway cloning
Restriction digest
T4 ligation
Sanger sequencing
RNA work
Immunohistochemistry
Western blotting

Job description

The Burger laboratory in the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research within the Department of Orthopedics is seeking a Research Lead for vertebrate notochord and intervertebral disc development studies. The role spans experimental design, data generation, and interpretation across zebrafish and mouse models to explore spinal biology and related birth defects.

Senior/Principal level duties include developing SOPs, identifying efficiency improvements, and providing scientific leadership in

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