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We are seeking an enthusiastic Student to join the laboratory of Irina Petrache, MD, in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at National Jewish Health, in Denver, CO, for a temporary summer research position.

Our research focuses on mechanisms of lung injury and repair in the pathogenesis of lung diseases. Our goal is to identify therapeutic targets for diseases caused by exposure to cigarette smoke, vaping, and respiratory viral infections, such as COPD/emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Our research projects employ complementary approaches, including:

Molecular and cellular biology Biochemistry Pulmonary patho-physiological assessment of small animal models of disease Translational approaches using human cohorts. The methods used in our laboratory include tissue culture, exposure of cells to cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes, isolation of cells from murine and human tissues, transfections, RNA and protein isolation, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, histology, immunofluorescence, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and others.

Please include a resume and a cover letter with your application, stating your desired start and end dates for summer 2024.

To learn more about the Petrache Lab, please visit our website here.

Position Summary

To observe and learn techniques within a laboratory setting.

Essential Duties

Observe procedures and techniques unique to specific jobs and tasks. Assist Laboratory Researchers with routine lab procedures such as data collection, sterilization of equipment and preparation of routine laboratory solutions. Stock and inventory laboratory supplies. Pick up and deliver materials and supplies. Answers phones, screen calls, refers calls or messages, arranges appointments, greets visitors and performs associated clerical duties. Enters data or performs related computer data entry.

Competencies

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. Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs. Peer 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.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Work Experience: Experience with basic laboratory equipment preferred. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range: Salary for this position is set at $18.29/hour.