University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pharmacology

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

Position #00849675 – Requisition #40327

Job Summary:

The Tucker Lab in the Department of Pharmacology at CU Anschutz is seeking a motivated entry-level or intermediate-level Research Service Professional to perform and provide research assistance to biomedical research being carried out in the lab. The lab carries out molecular and cell biology research, developing cutting-edge new tools to manipulate protein activity with light (optogenetics) and studying the roles of protein assemblies in health and disease. See https://tucker-lab.org for further description of the lab's interests. At the entry-level, this position provides training in lab maintenance and research and is ideal for a recent college graduate interested in gaining experience in research before entering graduate or medical school. At the intermediate level, duties will be performed more independently with additional training and guidance as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining day-to-day operations of the lab.

• Managing and overseeing undergraduate lab helpers.

• Ordering new equipment and reagents.

• Maintaining existing equipment, interacting with vendors, and calibrating instruments.

• Maintaining tissue culture stocks and competent cells.

• Perform experiments in yeast and mammalian cells. Techniques include tissue culture, western blotting, DNA analysis, live cell imaging, and cloning.

• Communicate results of experiments and engage in scientific discussions about data.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Tucker Lab is working on developing cutting-edge new synthetic biology tools to enable transformative experiments in a variety of biomedical fields. For example, we are pioneering work in optogenetics, where we develop switchable proteins that respond to light cues, allowing us to control events in cells at precise times and locations. We are also studying the complex roles of dynamic cellular compartments called biomolecular condensates, exploring how they form and become disrupted, their roles in health, and how they cause diseases. Our lab has trained many research assistants over the years who have gone on to promising careers in graduate school, medical school, and many other areas. We provide an exciting and positive research environment for exploring the biomedical research field and making a direct impact on human health.

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:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options