JOB SUMMARY:

A position as an Instructor is available within the Reis research laboratory in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, at the University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz Medical Campus. This is a full-time (1.0FTE) position that will utilize cellular, molecular, biochemical, genetic, imaging and bioinformatic/computational approaches in a wet lab setting using Drosophila melanogaster as the model system.
The Reis lab uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster to identify genes and neuronal networks acting in regulatory pathways within and between organs to prevent metabolic dysfunction.
As an Instructor in our lab, you will work together with Dr Reis on establishing new research projects and directions, lead research projects, support training of graduate students and other new lab members, and oversee lab management. The main focus will be performing active research and experiments in the context of driving new directions or research and/or closing out projects. Research in the Reis lab employs a diverse number of approaches: Drosophila melanogaster husbandry, genetics and behavioral assays, standard cellular and molecular biology techniques (immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis), and microscopy (fluorescence and confocal microscopy) are a few examples.
The Instructor position’s primary duties will be to conduct research in the lab on funded projects. Additionally, and together with Dr Reis, on a daily basis, the Instructor will conduct research on establish projects and or/ new projects developing new directions for the lab. This position also involves some laboratory administrational work (about 10%) that includes overseeing overall lab management (coordinating ordering or reagents, maintaining and organizing inventories of lab supplies) as well as managing other support lab personnel (e.g. the lab aid that cooks fly media and maintains laboratory stocks). As is with most research conducted in animals, working hours have to be flexible and require time commitment on weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong statistical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Availability to Start June 15, 2025.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient 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.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research.
• Work on leading their own and/or supporting others’ research projects, from experimental design and execution to analysis, including oral and written presentations.
• Support analytical testing process using standard lab support 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 process and evaluate results produced.
• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions.
• Independently review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects.
• Prepare lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.
• Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
• Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required.
• Assist with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership.
• Provide laboratory science expertise and leadership in study design, study oversight, data management, data analysis and manuscript preparation to assist all levels of investigators, researchers.
• Keep up with current literature in the field.
• Attend scientific conferences