Research Services Entry Professional

Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry including feeding special diets, weaning and mating.
• May require giving injections to mice.
• Routine isolation of nucleic acid from harvested tissues from mice and zebrafish.
• PCR for genotyping purposes.
• Husbandry for zebrafish including feeding special diets and mating.
• Preparation of stock solutions, pouring plates for bacterial studies, inventory keeping of lab supplies.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field.
• Prior experience or background within an experimental or wet laboratory.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working with laboratory mice or zebrafish, or other wet-lab experience.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An understanding of basic biological concepts.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 10/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.