University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes

Job Title: Part-time Entry Laboratory Research Professional (0.5 FTE)

Position #:00841546 – Requisition #:38175

Job Summary:

The Keller Lab focuses on botanical therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in diabetes. Within this research, the team investigates the role of sex differences in CVD pathology and potential impact on therapeutic targets. The Keller lab is especially interested in the regulation of vascular function by localized adipose tissue, known as perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT). The Entry Laboratory Research Professional will be primarily supporting laboratory duties, with some administrative support as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects.

• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research.

• Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting, and communicating results.

• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.

• Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit, and related issues, such as troubleshooting protocols and optimizing techniques.

Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced.

Work Location:

Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes’ mission is to improve overall health and well-being by prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolic disorders, and Endocrine disorders through:  

• Cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical research.

• Nationally-recognized consultative services in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.

• National leadership.

• Training of future leaders in Academic Endocrinology.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual