Senior Laboratory Sciences Professional – Cell Therapy Research

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Hematology/Oncology/BMT

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Sciences Professional – Cell Therapy Research

Position #: 00838155 – Requisition #: 37450

Job Summary:

Senior Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Senior Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

  • Assistance in the management of the cell bank, properly organizing samples in the software, and communicating with other researchers

• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects

  • Culture tumor cell lines, as well as primary T cells from mouse/canine peripheral blood. Ficoll isolation, culture/expansion, and manipulation of these cells.

  • Multicolor Flow cytometry (FACS)

  • Murine models of cancer, IP, retroorbital, and IV injections, collecting blood, harvesting organs, IVIS imaging, and processing samples for flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.

  • qPCR, cloning, maxiprep, transfection/transduction of T cells, protein/RNA extraction, single cell sequencing, and microscopic cell imaging.

Cytotoxicity assays using Incucyte, luciferase, and impedance assays

• Perform experiments, 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

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

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

• Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary

Work Location:

On-site – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Section within the Pediatrics Department is nationally recognized for providing excellent consultation, clinical care, and surgery for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. The faculty in the Section study childhood bleeding disorders, brain and blood tumors, bone marrow failure, and sickle cell disease. Our renowned team of multidisciplinary experts provides thousands of children who are fighting cancer and blood disorders with world-class care and cutting-edge treatments – all while pioneering new therapies and cures through groundbreaking research.

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: