Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 21 Oct 2021
Posting Details
| Classification Title | Temporary Hourly |
|---|---|
| Employment Category | Temporary |
| Is this an Hourly position? | Yes |
| Work Hours/Week | 0-40 |
| Overtime Eligible? | Yes |
| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO 80523 |
| 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 | [email protected] |
| Position Summary | The Orthopaedic Research laboratory is seeking a hardworking, dependable, dedicated part-time non-student hourly who would like to gain or use valuable laboratory experience in a research setting. Under the direction of the lab manager, the person will perform an array of laboratory work. Examples include weighing chemicals, preparing solutions, sterile filtration/autoclaving, laboratory equipment upkeep and maintenance of laboratory spaces. In addition, participation in sample collection and management for research studies, assistance with biosafety, perform biochemical assays, participate in endpoint collections, as well as a variety of histological techniques. |
| Position Minimum Qualifications | Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required. Interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. The willingness to learn new techniques is essential. Ideally a senior or graduate with a bachelors of science in a related biology or chemistry field. Experience pipetting, centrifuging and assisting in routine laboratory procedures. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Prior experience working in a research laboratory and participation in animal studies, ability to assist in study sample collections, provide support during study endpoints, perform biochemical assays and histological staining, familiar with microscopy and completion of upper undergraduate or graduate level coursework. |
| Working Title | Laboratory research assistant |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | 202100665T |
| Department | Clinical Sciences |
| Salary Range | 12.82 - 16.82 |
| 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 | 10/21/2021 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | References will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant. Other application requirements: Applicants are asked to submit a letter briefly highlighting why they are the person best suited for this position and a resume. |
| 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. 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 | •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 | Sample Prep |
|---|---|
| Duty/Responsibility | Assist in preparation and ongoing study sample collections and endpoints. Prepare materials and participate in the study collection timepoints and endpoints. Do so by assisting in the processing of fluids and other collection materials as instructed and at variable times. Your participation provides extra hands to efficiently perform time sensitive aspects of each study. |
| Percentage Of Time | 30 |
| Job Duty Category | Histological Analysis |
|---|---|
| Duty/Responsibility | Assist in the ongoing histological analysis of specimens. This would include the collection, processing, embedding and sectioning of specimens that need histological analysis. In addition, imaging of slides and staining of tissues. |
| Percentage Of Time | 50 |
| Job Duty Category | Lab Support |
|---|---|
| Duty/Responsibility | Complete laboratory housekeeping and duties as needed. Including but not limited to the cleaning of cell culture rooms, maintenance of equipment, assisting in the biosafety related upkeep of the lab and preparation of common solutions. Completing special projects needing laboratory knowledge. |
| Percentage Of Time | 20 |
| Minimum References Required | 3 |
|---|---|
| Maximum References Required | 3 |