Research Services Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Surgery | Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Job Title: Research Services Professional (Entry to Intermediate Level)

Position #: 00832402 – Requisition #:40278

Job Summary:

As an integral member of our research team, the Research Services Professional will contribute to cutting-edge research in Total Human Eye-Allotransplantation Innovation Advancement (THEIA) at the University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, CO with the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. This project aims to advance the field of whole-eye transplantation, exploring innovative surgical techniques, immune rejection mechanisms, and neuroregeneration strategies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking hands-on laboratory experience, publication opportunities, and preparation for admission to top-tier graduate or medical programs. The Research Services Professional will be actively involved in experimental procedures, animal handling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, gaining valuable skills in translational research.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Examples of Duties Performed:

Entry-Level:

• 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