Research Associate II - Dean/ Vilander Lab

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 05 Dec 2021

Posting Details

Working Title	Research Associate II - Dean/ Vilander Lab
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position	Yes
Posting Number	202101365AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Research Associate II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$40,000 -$55,000
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	12/05/2021
Description of Work Unit	The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology (MIP) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today. Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases. A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs.
Position Summary	The Dean-Vilander laboratory in the Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology Department at Colorado State University is seeking a Research Associate II to conduct research. The Dean-Vilander lab studies orally delivered mucosal vaccines and microbiome-mucosal immune system interactions. This individual will be responsible for running diagnostic assays including qPCR, PCR, ELISAs, flow cytometry and ELISPOT. In addition, the individual will manage mouse vaccination studies and maintain mouse colonies and transgenic mouse breeding. The position will also assist with laboratory administrative support (i.e. ordering and equipment checks, sample inventory, etc) and teaching of students in the laboratory at all stages of training (undergraduate through post-doctoral fellows).
Required Job Qualifications	-Master’s degree, OR -Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate (or equivalent) experience. -Mastery of mouse handling and experience with basic techniques (blood collect, gavage, etc.) -Experience/familiarity with basic immunology methods
Preferred Job Qualifications	Experience with molecular cloning, tissue culture techniques, diagnostic assays, flow cytometry, and microbiome sample collection/analysis are preferred.
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 Duties

Job Duty Category	Research and Analysis
Duty/Responsibility	Independently conduct scientific research. This will involve: 1. Diagnostic assays- qPCR, PCR, ELISAs, ELISPOT, flow cytometry 2. Mouse handling and sample collection/processing 3. Assay development 4. Prepare figures summarizing experimental results 5. Tissue culture 6. Data interpretation and analysis
Percentage Of Time	80 - 90

Job Duty Category	Lab operations and mouse colony management
Duty/Responsibility	1. Assist in maintaining laboratory operation and efficiency by assisting with performing inventory and organizing/ordering lab supplies 2. Maintaining laboratory equipment including freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks 3. Managing mouse colonies, mouse breeding, and IACUC protocols.
Percentage Of Time	10-20

Special Instructions to Applicants	In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred job qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact	[email protected]
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