Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Research Services Entry Laboratory Professional

Position #00848777– Requisition #40014

Job Summary:

The Denman lab in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics is seeking to hire an Entry-level Research Services Professional (RSP). This position would join a team focused on understanding the functions of neurons and circuits in neocortex and specifically the early visual system. This position offers collaboration across multiple laboratories, combining electrophysiology and behavioral assessment of visual function and perception. In addition to understanding normal function, we are interested in neurological conditions leading to alterations in visual processing.

Entry Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in an experimental lab, or wet lab, and handle a variety of chemicals and/or potential “wet” hazards. Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals perform duties in laboratories where chemicals, drugs, or other materials or biological matters are tested and analyzed.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Collaborate with and support Principal Investigator (PI) and lab members with laboratory and research functions.

·       Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects, including regular behavioral training of animals for psychophysical testing and neurophysiology.

·       Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research.

·       Perform protocol-defined animal surgeries.

·       Maintenance of a laboratory inventory. Supporting the PI in ordering and restocking reagents for the laboratory.

·       Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies.

·       Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues.

·       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.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Denman lab is part of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, which is known for its highly collaborative environment with many opportunities to interact with other sensory systems, behavior and decision making, and computational neuroscience groups.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: