University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology

Job Title: Intermediate Laboratory Sciences Professional

Position #: 00842003 – Requisition #:38262

Job Summary:

A position as an Intermediate Laboratory Sciences Professional is available within the Sagerstrom research laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology, at the University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that will utilize molecular, biochemical, genetic, imaging, and bioinformatic/computational approaches in a wet-lab setting.

The Sagerstrom lab studies the formation of neurons in the developing nervous system. As a Intermediate Laboratory Sciences Professional in our lab, you will work closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to support their projects. The work is highly flexible and variable and includes standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, subcloning, gel electrophoresis), microscopy (fluorescence and confocal microscopy), basic computational/bioinformatic, and animal behavioral analyses. Commensurate with increased expertise, you will be given the opportunity to work more independently on projects using state-of-the-art methods such as scRNAseq and scMultiome analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• Independently 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

• Independently perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical test process and evaluate the results produced

• Independently prepare the 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

• Independently research issues and develop recommendations to resolve process issues

• Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational, operational, and management needs

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

• Assist and train junior team members

Additional Duties & Responsibilities: