Translational Lab Scientist, Pediatric Cardiology Research

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 47,811 - 69,720; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is seeking an Open Rank Laboratory Science Professional for Pediatric Cardiology Research to conduct translational studies focused on heart failure in pediatric patients with complex congenital heart disease. This role involves cell culture, murine models, and human sample processing to study molecular changes.

Responsibilities include RNA/DNA/protein analyses, mitochondrial metabolism assessment, and general lab management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• One year professional-level research experience.
• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cell culture.
• In vivo and ex vivo murine model work.
• Human blood sample processing.
• Molecular and cell biology techniques (RNA, DNA, protein, enzyme activity).
• Mitochondrial metabolic function assessment (Seahorse, Oroboros O2K).
• General laboratory maintenance, including reagent preparation, ordering, organization, and inventory cataloging.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

RNA, DNA, protein analyses

Murine model work

Blood sample processing

Seahorse metabolic assays

General laboratory maintenance

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

Seahorse XF

Oroboros O2K

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is seeking an Open Rank Laboratory Science Professional for Pediatric Cardiology Research to conduct translational studies focused on heart failure in pediatric patients with complex congenital heart disease. This role involves cell culture, murine models, and human sample processing to study molecular changes.

Responsibilities include RNA/DNA/protein analyses, mitochondrial metabolism assessment, and general lab management.