Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition

Job Title: Entry Laboratory Sciences Professional

Position #: 00846274 – Requisition #:39452

Job Summary:

The Entry Laboratory Science Professional will collaborate with and support multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) 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, and documenting and communicating results.

Examples of Duties Performed:

• 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.

• 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 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, operations and management needs.

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

• Responsibilities include technical laboratory work related to inflammatory bowel disease including, biochemical analysis, quantitative PCR, cell culture, ELISA, western blot, tissue histology and staining.

• Utilizing specialized knowledge and sophisticated research techniques examining inflammation-related signaling by intestinal epithelial cells.

• Preparation of project reports and manuscripts for publication.

• Meeting with the project Principal Investigator (Caroline Hall MD/PhD) for the purpose of progress updates and mentoring.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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