Vertebrate Development Lab Lead — Zebrafish & Spine

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Retirement 401(a)

Paid time off

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick days 15/year

Holiday days 15/year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Laboratory Research Professional at Open Rank (Intermediate-Principal) in Aurora, CO. The role leads projects on vertebrate notochord and intervertebral disc development using zebrafish and mice, designing experiments, generating data, and interpreting results.

The position involves collaboration with PIs, independent method development, and training junior staff across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• 1 year professional level wet lab research experience, including zebrafish work
• Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field (preferred)
• Four or more years of wet lab experience including zebrafish work (preferred)
• Experience with molecular biology methods including PCR, cloning, immunoprecipitation, microscopy, RNA in situ hybridization, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PIs and other stakeholders with lab and research functions
• Utilize laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Independently identify laboratory solutions
• Develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques
• Assist and train junior team members
• Prepare SOPs and process improvements
• Oversee day-to-day priorities and mentoring (principal level)
• Lead study design, data management and manuscript preparation (senior/principal levels)

Skills

Zebrafish work

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Study design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

PCR

CRISPR

Microscopy

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Laboratory Research Professional at Open Rank (Intermediate-Principal) in Aurora, CO. The role leads projects on vertebrate notochord and intervertebral disc development using zebrafish and mice, designing experiments, generating data, and interpreting results.

The position involves collaboration with PIs, independent method development, and training junior staff across multiple projects.