Research Services Wet Laboratory Principal Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job Title: Research Services Wet Laboratory Principal Professional

Position #:00840960 – Requisition #:37948

Job Summary:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine seeks an outstanding candidate for a Research Services Wet Laboratory Principal Professional position. Applicants with a background in molecular biological laboratory procedures and related areas are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join an established team that is leading research efforts in the intersection between brain health and biological processes. The team is one of the premier organizations that has existing clinical and preclinical studies and will continue with future studies that improve psychological health outcomes, detects risk and protective factors in mental health, and determines biological mechanisms associated with brain health. This highly collaborative team performs high-impact studies that allow them to develop new strategies to ameliorate dysbiosis and neuroinflammation and reduce chronic disease burden. 

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Sciences (60%):

• Work together with others in the lab and independently to design and perform experiments for projects in the lab

• Assist and train junior team members

• Acquire and analyze experimental data and then provide context for results based on other procedures or previous research results

• Independently perform study related laboratory processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies

• Document and contribute to the presentation and publication of experimental findings.

• Collects, accurately records, and analyzes data in conjunction with other research staff

• Perform ELISA assays and analyze results

• Perform PCR/qPCR runs and analyze results

• Perform DNA and RNA extractions

• Perform microscopic analyses

• Order reagents and materials and oversee inventory tracking system

• Recommend new equipment and processes for the laboratory and develop operating procedures and quality control measures

Regulatory (25%):

• Maintains laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner

• Assists with regulatory compliance documents for clinical studies