Research Services Professional (Senior to Principal)

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine has an opening for a Senior or Principal Laboratory Research Services Professional (RSP). This individual will be involved in conducting various research studies in a fast paced, translational research laboratory setting in conjunction with multiple grants and contracts related to advanced drug and device development aimed at treating hemorrhagic shock and drug/chemical toxicity.

Responsibilities include general laboratory management, experimental scheduling and protocol oversight, database and sample inventory management, oversight of laboratory supplies and inventories, maintaining and documenting compliance with IACUC, IRB, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements, overseeing equipment maintenance and certification, corresponding with internal and external collaborators, and conducting research. In addition, the RSP will assist with data analysis and preparing figures for presentation, manuscripts, grants, and annual reports.

The position will require occasional travel for off-site experiments and collaborating research organizations, as well as presenting data at conferences and meetings. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. This position requires the ability to work full-time in person with flexible hours.

Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.

Principal Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed at an advanced or expert level.

Principal Professionals are either work leads over others or are considered a subject matter expert in a particular area.

Duties:

15% - Laboratory research activities

5% - Assay development/troubleshooting

10% - Animal research activities

5% - IACUC/IRB protocol development

5% - Data analysis and management

15% - Research protocol development and oversight

10% - Regulatory compliance

10% - Procurement/inventory

10% - Budget management

15% - Research planning and coordination

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• Utilize and troubleshoot a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research results
• Support analytical testing processes using standard laboratory knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results
• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test processes and evaluate results
• Oversee 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
• Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues
• Review and implement lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required
• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions
• Independently Review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects
• Assist team members, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist and train junior team members

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Present data at conferences
• Occasional travel to collaborating institutions

Professional Field:

• Toxicology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Translational Research
• Drug Development
• Pre-clinical Research

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine is the one of the largest emergency departments in the United States, with over 100 faculty members whose expertise span acute diseases and injuries, pharmacology and toxicology, and disaster management and emergency preparedness. The Department has ranked in the top 10 in NIH funding nationally and is consistently one of the most funded clinical Department on campus. The Department is highly collaborative, with formal interactions including monthly Research in Progress meetings as well as weekly meetings of the Translational Research, Innovation, and Antidote Development (TRIAD) Research Lab which focuses on chemical countermeasure development and translational models. There is extensive scientific collaboration with military and academic researchers both nationally and internationally. The TRIAD Research Lab is consistently recognized for its contributions to civilian and military medicine through its work developing medical chemical countermeasures and breakthrough therapies for prolonged field care.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior professional:

• Bachelor's degree in in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, genetics, nursing, healthcare or related field from an accredited institution and willingness to work with animals.
• Two (2) years laboratory research or related experience

Principal professional:

• Bachelor's degree in in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, genetics, nursing, healthcare or related field from an accredited institution and willingness to work with animals.
• Three (3) years laboratory research or related experience

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in science or health related field, experience with statistical analysis software (GraphPad or other)
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, expertise in toxicology, histopathology, ELISA, and imaging.

The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience, including the following duties specific to the position.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with the research team and principal investigators.
• Ensure research projects comply with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with sample collection, processing, and shipping to collaborators across the United States.
• Manage databases, data processing, graphing, and statistical analysis.
• Maintain laboratory and clinical research equipment.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews.
• Potentially present at scientific meetings and assist with manuscript preparation.
• Willing to travel and work in a collaborative, team environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques including safety procedures and techniques
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne, amy.wayne@cuanchutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Senior Professional: $56,169-$66,088

Principal Professional: $64,594-$71,447

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.