Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Job Title: Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional

Position #: 00817487 – Requisition #:37486

Job Summary:

The Center for Advanced Drug Development at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for an Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional. This full-time position involves performing basic and translational research on airway injury and animal modeling in the laboratory of Dr. Claudia Staab-Weijnitz, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics - Pulmonary Medicine. Studies will involve pathological, physiological, immunological, and molecular assessments of in vivo and in vitro models of pulmonary inhalation injury. This position is primarily seeking a candidate to assist with in vivo studies but will perform other laboratory duties as needed.

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 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

• Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed

• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well-established guidelines and instructions

• Review, complete, and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information

• Provide support in researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit, and related issues

• Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational, operational, and management needs

• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation