Research Services Senior Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology

Job Title: Research Services Senior Professional

Position #:00836639 – Requisition #:37198

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental Biology seeks an exceptional professional research technician at the level of Senior Laboratory Sciences Professional. The Section is focused on understanding cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms of fetal and child development, using animal, cell, and organoid models. The Senior Laboratory Sciences Professional will support research performing molecular cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cryosectioning, fluorescent in situ RNA hybridization, and immunohistochemistry, and using laser scanning confocal microscopes and imaging software to obtain data and analyze data. This individual will also have responsibility for managing and genotyping zebrafish stocks and training others in zebrafish husbandry.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Molecular cloning and PCR
• Performing experiments using genetic mutants, microinjections, fluorescent in situ RNA hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy
• Manage zebrafish stocks and train others in zebrafish husbandry
• Maintaining records of zebrafish stocks, molecular reagents, and experimental data
• Writing reports for scientific summaries and manuscripts
• Preparing data and figures for grant proposals

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in City, State.

The research focus of the Section of Developmental Biology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is to discover knowledge related to embryonic development, with a particular emphasis on several major tissue and organ systems, such as the brain, heart, intestine, face, and vascular, olfactory, and immune systems. Investigators use a variety of different stem, organoid, and animal experimental models, including Drosophila, zebrafish, and mice.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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