Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Gastroenterology

Job Title: Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank)

Position #: 00851303 – Requisition #: 40650

Job Summary:

The Belkind-Gerson laboratory in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology focuses its research on the enteric nervous system. Using animal models, we study the effects of various intestinal insults, treatments, and nutrients on the enteric ganglia, intestinal function, and microbiome. We are seeking an entry- to intermediate-level Laboratory Science Professional to join our team. You will work closely with the PI and laboratory manager on several research projects involving transgenic mice and the isolation, culturing, treatment, and characterization of primary cells (i.e., intestinal neurospheres, Schwann cell-derived spheres) from mice. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to animal handling, animal treatments, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, and imaging. Due to the nature of this work, the position requires the ability to work full-time in person, with flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Applicants should be self-motivated and highly driven.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and perform animal handling and treatment protocols

• Monitor experimental animals

• Provide support for animal husbandry, as needed

• Learn and participate in animal harvests

• Learn and perform tissue culture techniques (e.g., intestinal neurosphere and Schwann cell-derived sphere cultures)

• Learn and perform immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, and immunofluorescence

• Learn and perform basic microscopy and imaging

• Document experimental details

• Prepare general lab stock reagents and consumables

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado (CU Anschutz Medical Campus).

Why Join Us:

The Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition in the Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in innovative clinical practice, developing and testing new diagnostics and treatments, and training the next generation of clinicians and researchers. Our research programs (funded by the NIH, foundations, and philanthropy) align with our clinical programs and focus on liver diseases, liver failure, and liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic diseases of the GI tract, childhood obesity, short bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. The Section includes many of the leading researchers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the country, and research bridges basic sciences, translational medicine, and clinical research related to pediatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree progra