University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine Pediatrics

Job Title: Temporary, Part-Time Research Assistant

This is a Temporary position limited to no more than 12-months. This position is part-time and limited to no more than an average of 30 hours a week in a twelve-month period.

Job Summary:

This position is a temporary part-time research experience for a post-baccalaureate candidate with prior wet-lab research experience who is interested in deepening their research skillsets in preparation for enrolling in a research-focused doctoral or medical program.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Literature reviews related to research projects

·         Experimental design and execution (with support from PI and senior lab members)

·         Data collection and analysis

·         Maintaining a detailed lab notebook, experimental notes, and collated data.

·         Preparation and presentation of data at lab meetings and department-wide venues.

·         Bench research may include, but is not limited to, transcriptome analyses, histologic stains and analysis, in vivo disease modeling, tissue dissection, and flow cytometric cell analyses.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top-ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

·         BS in biology or related discipline

·         Prior wet-lab research experience including proficiency in basic techniques such as RNA extraction, tissue dissection, flow cytometry staining and analysis, and at least basic microscopy.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first authorship.

·         Evidence of strong presentation skills (e.g. poster or oral presentation at a recognized extramural conference).

·         Self-motivated and a critical thinker

·         Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced environment

·         Excellent communication skills