Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate-Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Neurology

Job Title: Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate-Senior)

Position #: 00841384 – Requisition #: 38116

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology has an opening for a motivated full-time Research Services Professional to work in the laboratory of Jeffrey Bennett, MD, PhD and Gregory Owens, PhD. 

The laboratory investigates the role of B cells and antibodies in the pathogenesis of human demyelinating diseases multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.  Research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, DOD, biotech and philanthropic organizations. Current projects involve mechanisms of antibody-mediated demyelination, identification and prevalence of disease-relevant antigens, bioassays for antigen detection in patient specimens, animal models of antibody-mediated CNS demyelination, mechanisms of complement pathway inhibition, and relationships between Epstein-Barr virus infection and patient B cell immunity in MS. 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 PRA 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:

Intermediate

• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions 

• Independently Review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects including working with rodents

• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives 

• Assist and train junior team members 

• Other duties as assigned  

Senior: all of the job duties listed above as well as the following

• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions 

• Independently Review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects 

• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives 

• Assist and train junior team members  

• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies 

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