University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Neurology

Job Title: Entry Laboratory Science Professional (Part-Time)

Position #: 00845034 – Requisition #: 38922

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an opening for a motivated part-time Research Services Entry Professional to work in the laboratory of Andrew Bubak, PhD. 

The lab is funded by grants from the National Institute of Health and philanthropic organizations and investigates alphaherpesvirus infections of the central nervous system and vascular system. Current projects in the lab involve identifying mechanisms of virus-induced vascular disease, amyloidosis, aberrant inflammation, and immune suppression; as well as evaluating potential treatments for varicella zoster virus, herpes simplex virus, and Epstein-Barr virus infections. We are seeking an individual who is collaborative, communicative, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated. The position will be expected to work independently under the supervisor of the PI but will also engage, communicate, and collaborate with various colleagues (e.g., principal investigator, neurology research staff, finance, and billing professionals, and regulatory team). The Research Services Entry Professional is responsible for providing a high level of professionalism to both internal and external constituents that will maintain the positive image of the Department and University.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• 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

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate 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

• Other duties as assigned

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The campus includes the University of Colorado health professional schools, multiple centers, and institutes and two nationally ranked hospitals, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado, which treat nearly 2 million patients each year. All interconnected, these organizations collaboratively improve the quality of patient care they deliver, research they conduct and health professionals they train.

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