Job Description
Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate
CCRM Research has an opportunity for a highly motivated recent PhD graduate with interest and experience in reproductive biology and bioinformatics. The research focuses on understanding the timeline and activity of biological pathways in association with ovarian aging, and the impact this has on the decline in ovarian reserve, egg quality, fertility and disease. Our lab utilizes an array of strategies including but not limited to single cell and spatial transcriptomics, epigenetic approaches, mouse models and integrated bioinformatics.
CCRM Fertility is an industry leading pioneer in fertility science, research and advancement, offering access to eleven national locations and a network of award-winning physicians, a full suite of fertility services, innovative technology and cutting edge labs. CCRM Fertility provides the opportunity to participate in the exciting field of reproductive biology offering a unique translational and collaborative environment.
- CCRM Research is located in Colorado, home to 300 days of glorious sunshine each year, a thriving cultural and foodie scene, seven professional sports teams, and the natural beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains offering outdoor activities including: world class skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, golf, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize advanced biomedical research techniques.
- Develop new translational methods.
- •Attention to detail, methodical laboratory practices and data keeping.
- Interest in acquiring new skills and knowledge.
- •Excellent communication and troubleshooting abilities.
- •Analytical thinking and data focused.
- •Strong work ethic and enjoy both independent and teamwork.
- •Importance of scientific manuscript writing.
- •Presenting at national and international meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD degree with a background in molecular cell biology/bioinformatics is required.
- US citizenship or permanent resident.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office and clinical setting with frequent use of medical instrumentation and equipment, supplies and materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice, telephones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets.
The duties of this position involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills and splashes from them. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in these tasks. The duties of this position also involve occasionally exerting 75 pounds of force, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; frequently stand and or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with arms and hands. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office machines and equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
CCRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Creed, National Origin, Ancestry, Sex, Pregnancy, Age, Sexual Orientation (including transgender status), Physical or Mental Disability, Marriage to a Co-Worker, or for anyone engaged in Protected Activity (opposing a discriminatory practice or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding). Additionally, this employer does not tolerate any employees engaging in discriminatory behavior based on any of the aforementioned protected classes.
PRE-EMPLOYEMNT REQUIREMENTS
All offers of employment by this employer are conditional upon the incumbent’s successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug screen, educational and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of the incumbent’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.
When Applying for this Position:
Please attach your resume/CV to your application and also include 3 professional references.
This is a Monday through Friday position, working 8am-4:30pm, with occasional weekends, when needed.
This is a full time, benefitted position, working 40 hrs/week.