Research Services Professional Entry Level

Job Title: Research Services Professional Entry Level

About the Role

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Entry Level Research Services Professional for the Division of Reproductive Sciences. This full-time position will support research focused on placental physiology and function, its impact on pregnancy complications, and its role in programming infant health for later life, with a specific emphasis on proteins secreted into fetal circulation to prevent poor outcomes in prematurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of animal colonies, including daily checks on mice and guinea-pig colonies.
• Participation in animal surgery, experimentation, and tissue collection.
• Maintenance of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for premature guinea-pigs.
• Performing laboratory analyses such as immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, RNA and DNA isolation, qPCRs, biochemical assays, and ELISAs.
• General lab maintenance, including preparing buffers, maintaining records of samples, chemicals, and antibodies, and general upkeep.
• Handling procurement for lab supplies and services.
• Complying with university policy on lab operations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Location

• Onsite – Aurora, CO.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet lab (Preferred).
• Experience with animal experimentation (Preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, including safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Flexibility with work hours.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement: 401(a) Plan (Employer contributes 10% of gross pay).
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22/year.
• Sick Days: 15/year.
• Holiday Days: 10/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Available on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Application Requirements

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume.
• Three to five professional references, including contact information.