Research Assistant

Posting Details
Position Information

Classification Title	Temporary Hourly
Employment Category	Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?	Yes
Work Hours/Week	30-40
Overtime Eligible?	Yes
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO 80523
Description of Work Unit	The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.
Search Contact Email	[email protected]
Position Summary	The research assistant will be working in the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory at Colorado State University in support of the Periodic Table of Foods Initiative (PTFI; https://foodperiodictable.org/). Specifically, the research assistant will perform tasks including (but not limited to) sample organization, freeze-drying, homogenization, weighing, aliquoting, and labeling. All samples will be food items that will be analyzed by the PTFI. Additionally, basic cooking procedures may be required for some foods. The student researcher will need to be able to follow protocols and work independently in a shared laboratory environment.
Position Minimum Qualifications	Laboratory experience either in research or coursework. At least one year of post high school education.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. Experience with analytical sample preparation. Experience following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Posting Details

Working Title	Research Assistant
Posting Number	202200293T
Department	Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Salary Range	$15.00 per hour
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	05/23/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants may apply directly by email: [email protected]. 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	Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category	Laboratory Support
Duty/Responsibility	Perform basic laboratory support activities related to sample extraction and preparation for analysis. This will include activities such as organization of samples, preparing and labeling vials, freeze drying, homogenization of samples, and weighing of aliquots. Record keeping in the form of a laboratory notebook will also be required. Follow standard operating procedures.
Percentage Of Time	100

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