Professional Research Assistant

Company: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

Description UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Job Description Professional Research Assistant Department of Anesthesiology Position Number: 00778581 The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds. Nature of Work The Heinsbroek Lab in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Professional Research Assistant. The successful candidate will manage all ongoing lab activities and participate in various NIH-funded research projects related to substance abuse. This position is responsible for: organizing and maintaining a clean and functional lab environment, coordinating the activities of other lab personnel (i.e. graduate students and post-docs) to effectively manage shared lab resources, performing rodent surgeries, running behavioral neuroscience experiments, assisting with data collection and analysis, and brain tissue collection and processing. Supervision Received The PRA will be directly supervised by and have daily interaction with the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Jasper Heinsbroek. Supervision Exercised This position will not supervise others. The PRA will coordinate work with other departmental and lab personnel as needed. Examples of Work Performed Performing intravenous catheter surgeries in mice Running behavioral experiments in a self-administration model of relapse Transcardial perfusion for tissue fixation and brain collection Cryostat sectioning of brain tissue and immunohistochemistry Data collection and analysis Preparing reagents and conducting histology Ensuring the lab functions smoothly: making sure orders get placed on time, scheduling shared lab equipment use, managing schedules of rotating students and volunteers Salary and Benefits: Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services . University ofColorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees priorto their employment. The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternativeformats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities. Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits . TotalCompensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation Diversityand Equity: Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity TheUniversity of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Qualifications Minimum Requirements The successful candidate will have at minimum a B.S. in Biology or related field, and preferably additional training or experience in animal research. Successful candidate will be willing to work weekend hours on occasion, not to exceed a 40 h workweek. Preferred Requirements Previous experience performing behavioral studies in rodents Experience managing and/or training other personnel Experience in a university setting and/or knowledge of UC Denver Anschutz infrastructure and resources Experience using a cryostat and/or performing immunohistochemistry on free-floating sections Excellent communication skills General knowledge of IACUC, IBC, SDS cataloguing, and/or SOP development. Some basic experience with programming (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, etc.) preferred but not required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Able to perform duties autonomously, as well as under direct supervision Ability to multi-task Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Accuracy and strong attention to detail Working experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Willingness to work with and handle rodents for research purposes on a regular basis Willingness to learn and become proficient in rodent surgery Willingness to learn new skills and data analysis methods The ability to navigate step-stool, lift 40 lbs., and dexterity is required. Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Sep 15, 2020 Unposting Date: Ongoing

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