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Laboratory Assistant

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Temporary Hourly

Employment Category

Temporary

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Work Hours / Week

0-40

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Position Location

Fort Collins, CO 80523

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Description of Work Unit

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Search Contact Email

cvmbs-clinsci_hr@Mail.Colostate.edu

Position Summary

Laboratory assistant for Dr. Sones' NIH funded studies. This position involves laboratory animal and benchwork as well as lab maintenance and inventory. This position will collect and analyze data, prepare reports with statistical analysis, and present findings at scientific conferences.

Position Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science
  • 0-1 years lab experience in the field of biomedical sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with laboratory animals both large and small
  • Posting Details

    Working Title

    Laboratory Assistant

    Posting Number

    202500092T

    Department

    Clinical Sciences

    Salary Range

    15-20 / hr

    Employee Benefits

    Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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  • Close Date

    02 / 12 / 2025

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

    References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    Background Check Policy Statement

    Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

    EEO Statement

    Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

    The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .

    The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

    The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

    Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .

    Diversity Statement

    Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and / or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

    Essential Job Duties

    Job Duty Category

    Laboratory Operations

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Inventory mice weekly and ensure compliance
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Lab maintenance

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Order lab supplies and reconcile invoices
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Research

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Perform laboratory benchwork such as DNA / RNA extractions, PCR, and microscopy
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Data Analyst

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Collect and analyze data
  • Prepare reports with statistical analysis
  • Present findings at scientific conferences
  • Percentage Of Time

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