Lab Researcher - Majka Lab

Summary

The Majka Lab at National Jewish Health is seeking a motivated Lab Researcher to join their innovative team studying lung microvascular stem cell fate and function.

Our lab has discovered and characterized a novel population of resident lung mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in murine and human systems. Research efforts are focused on understanding how these stem cells regulate tissue homeostasis, as well as, remodeling at the expense of repair during chronic lung disease.

Training on specific techniques used in the laboratory will be provided. Successful candidates will have prior expertise in flow cytometry, microscopy (confocal/multi-photon) and mouse handling to model of stem cell fate and function.

A cover letter is required for review of application.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for planning, developing, executing and monitoring testing techniques and investigative procedures under the direction of a Principal Investigator or Lab Manager.

Essential Duties

• Monitors quality control of routines, experiments, general laboratory activities and the use of research animals in the laboratory setting.
• Performs routine and non-routine tests leading to the successful completion of developed experiments.
• Demonstrates enhanced proficiency in data analysis, preparation of glassware, extraction and plating procedures, programming and mathematical ordering systems.
• Oversees supply functions, inventory control, equipment use and maintenance, and animal care and ordering, as needed.
• Acts a liaison to other department personnel, outside investigators, and vendors.
• Performs laboratory functions unique to the assigned laboratory.
• Maintains compliance with all institutional / safety training requirements.
• Develops new techniques and investigative procedures, including scientific routines, computer programming techniques and data reporting techniques.
• Prepares statistical tabulations, using a calculator or computer.
• Maintains laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner (such as a laboratory notebook and sample storage record).
• Provides general guidance to laboratory staff, including technicians, support and auxiliary staff. Acts as a leader for laboratory programs and staff in assigned areas.

Other Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Professional Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
• Innovation Management: Identifies key trends, opportunities, and organizational capabilities that would bring competitive advantage to the organization. Sees trends before others and integrates concepts in a unique way.
• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness in the midst of change in work responsibilities or environment, requirements ambiguity, or stress.
• Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.
• Informing/Communicating: Conveys ideas, responses, or instructions effectively, appropriately, and persuasively through writing or speech.
• Laboratory Knowledge: Demonstrates and understands laboratory testing and methodology.
• Drive for Excellence: Consistently meets performance expectations, ensures that accurate, objective, and timely measures of quality are made and used.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work Experience: 2 years of Laboratory Experience required.A Master’s Degree and laboratory experience may be substituted for the required 2 years of work experience.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.

With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• FSA and HSA
• Wellness Program
• Sick and Vacation Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity
• Retirement Plan
• Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan