Job Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University: This interdisciplinary department contains over 25 faculty with strong international reputations and a track record of extramural support. Faculty research interests are focused in cellular, molecular and integrative biology, reproductive biology including gonadal function, and neurobiology with relevant emphasis in areas related to neuronal differentiation, degeneration and regeneration, ion channels and membrane physiology, synaptic mechanisms, neuronal circuitry, sensory biology, artificial neural networks, and neuroendocrinology.

Research Associate I, II, or III positions available in biomedical sciences laboratories studying the role of selected molecules on biological processes in vivo or in vitro.

Detailed descriptions of faculty research programs are available on the department website: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/bms/

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at time of application; the Biomedical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

Full Consideration Date

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12:00 AM (MT) on July 1, 2026.

Essential Job Duties

Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program, but may include:

• Conducting laboratory, field, or computational research activities

• Collecting, managing, and analyzing research data

• Assisting with experimental design and protocol implementation

• Maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and documentation

• Contributing to manuscripts, reports, and presentations

• Collaborating with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other research personnel

Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

Supervision

This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the hiring laboratory.

Minimal Qualifications

A degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience or related field.

Level I is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Level II is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience or a recent Master’s degree.

Level III is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at time of application; the Biomedical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of one year work experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressing all required and preferred qualifications with your specific area(s) of expertise, and a curriculum vitae.

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire at 12:00 AM (MT), July 1, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.    

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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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

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.