Lab Assistant (SWPTL)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 40
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is focused on education, research, and outreach to solve the world’s most pressing food production issues and crucial matters about Earth, its ecosystems, and their services. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. We offer academic programs to prepare students to address national and global crop production, sustainability, and environmental quality challenges such as waste management, water quality, and reclamation of drastically disturbed lands. There are numerous opportunities for individuals to be involved in cutting edge research related to global food production and ecosystem function and protection.
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
The primary position responsibility is to provide day-to-day technical support for the CSU Soil, Water, and Plant Testing (SWPT) Laboratory. The employee should have working knowledge of equipment and methods used in the SWPT Lab. The individual will perform analyses for samples (soil,water,plant,forages/feeds, and manure/compost) received by the lab, following standard methodologies and quality assurance and control protocols. The employee is expected to communicate regularly with lab clientele about their needs and sample testing results.
Position Minimum Qualifications
• B.S./B.A. experience.
• Experience performing analyses for soil, water, and/or plant samples.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to analyze water samples (pH, EC, TSS, TDS, titration). Demonstrate experience with soil health indicators testing and interpretation.
• Experience designing and performing research experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting data..
• Demonstrated personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Posting Details


Working Title Lab Assistant (SWPTL)
Posting Number 202400161T
Department Soil and Crop Sciences
Salary Range $18.29-$21.00 per hour DOE
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
Close Date 03/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
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, [email protected] .
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, [email protected] .
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, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category Soil, water, forage/feed, manure/compost and plant sample analysis
Duty/Responsibility
Perform sample preparation (drying, grinding, weighing) and analysis activities, data collection, data quality control, and recording.
Communicate with clientele about their needs, aid with inquiries about lab services.
Percentage Of Time 85
Job Duty Category Reporting and Documentation
Duty/Responsibility
Report sample analysis progress and problems in operations to supervisor; contribute to method and other lab documentation; report results to clientele.
Percentage Of Time 15

References


Minimum References Required 2
Maximum References Required 2

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