Research Associate Boss Lab

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


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
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? Yes
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 Boss laboratory is investigating tumor microenvironmental effects of radiotherapy and combination therapies in the laboratory, in in vitro and in rodent cancer models, and in veterinary cancer clinical trials. We are looking to support a motivated and enthusiastic scientist who will contribute to these efforts. 
This position involves studying the tumor and normal tissue effects of radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and treatment outcomes in both cell culture and rodent-based laboratory experiments and in veterinary cancer clinical trials. The scientist in this position will assist with conducting research with these goals in mind. 
Position Minimum Qualifications
  • Research Associate II (or equivalent professional background) with at least 3 years’ laboratory experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological science 
  • Basic science/biology research experience 
  • Experience in scientific writing 
  • Laboratory experience in 
    • Basic biology lab techniques, Mammalian cell culture, Flow Cytometry, Rodent cancer models, Microscopy
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in cancer biology research 
  • Interest or expertise in comparative veterinary oncology is highly desired 
  • Experience in bioinformatics (RNA sequencing, transcriptomics) 

Posting Details


Working Title Research Associate Boss Lab
Posting Number 202400208T
Department Clinical Sciences
Salary Range 16.49-24.25
Employee Benefits
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Close Date 03/31/2024
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
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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] .
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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] .
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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 Research Experiments
Duty/Responsibility
Clinical research:
  • Prospectively gather, prepare, process, and analyze tissue samples (flow cytometry, ELISA/multiplex, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence microscopy, RNA extraction for sequencing)
  • Record clinical data (treatment, imaging results, laboratory results)
  • Perform follow-up communication with veterinary teams and clients for patients treated with radiotherapy
  • Maintain and organize detailed records and study paperwork, coordinate study goals and timelines with clinical trial team and collaborative labs


Laboratory research:
  • Culture mammalian cells for in vitro experiments and for implantation for rodent-based tumor xenograft studies
  • Prepare and inject cells, directly or surgically, into rodents, and monitor/manage animals for tumor growth and overall health
  • Operate an image-guided small animal irradiation system for research and clinical applications
  • Gather, process, and analyze tissue samples (flow cytometry, ELISA/multiplex, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence microscopy, RNA extraction for gene expression)
  • Maintain detailed research notebooks and webpages and thorough records of experiment workflows and results
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Research Analysis
Duty/Responsibility
Perform analysis of experimental data:
  • Gathering experimental results produced by the Research Associate him/herself, and performing analyses to determine whether the variables specific to each experiment resulted in differences relative to the experimental controls.
  • This work will be done by utilizing statistical software available in the laboratory and may be guided through consultation with statistical and bioinformatics support through the university
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Scientific Writing
Duty/Responsibility
  • This will involve writing and amending scientific experimental design documents (IACUC, Clinical Review Board) independently and with review by Dr. Boss prior to submission
  • It will also involved participation in generating detailed scientific writing for proposed research projects, completed research for submission to scientific journals, and progress reports for ongoing studies
  • This process will involve meeting writing deadlines to allow for constructive review and editing by Dr. Boss and other members of the research team
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Laboratory Management
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory space:
  • This will involve maintaining inventory of supplies and ordering products, shipping samples in appropriate packaging, receiving and storing samples and products in appropriate conditions, ensuring purchase charges are applied to correct accounts and are within budgets
  • Acting as supplier liaison and equipment maintenance liaison
  • Performing the weekly hazardous materials inspection, managing cell lines and cellular and tissue samples
  • This will also involve representing the research team by effectively
    communicating and collaborating with other labs for processing and analyzing samples
Percentage Of Time 5

References


Minimum References Required 3
Maximum References Required 3

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