Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Professional (Entry – Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Job Title: Open Rank Research Services Laboratory Professional (Entry – Intermediate)

Position #: 00825648 – Requisition #: 39762

Job Summary:

Dr. Meredith Tennis’ lab focuses on the investigation of early lung cancer development and lung cancer prevention using translational research approaches. Projects include work with in vitro models, in vivo models, and human samples, and often include interdisciplinary collaboration with scientists and clinicians. The preferred candidate will have rodent research experience, molecular and cellular biology research experience, general knowledge of cancer research, and enjoy supporting a team science environment. This position is in a small lab, where research professionals interact directly and often with the PI, have frequent opportunities to work with collaborators, have a high potential for authorship and presentations, and are supported in career development for future goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions.

• 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.

• Provide animal care related to research studies, as necessary.

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

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

About the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 150 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents.

However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado