About this role
Job Description
Position Summary
This non-student hourly role provides essential technical and administrative support to a research laboratory focused on cell and molecular biology. The position will assist with routine and advanced laboratory procedures—including cell culture, immunoassays, and molecular biology techniques—to support ongoing research projects. Responsibilities include preparing reagents and materials, maintaining laboratory records, completing data entry, and assisting with data organization and basic analysis. The individual in this role will collaborate with the research team to ensure accurate documentation, uphold laboratory safety and quality standards, and help maintain efficient day-to-day lab operations.
Description of Work Unit
Essential Job Duties
- Perform immunoassays (e.g., ELISAs) as benchtop techniques to assess cytokine levels in fluids such as plasma or synovial fluid.
- Perform molecular techniques such as RNA or DNA extractions to determine differential gene expression in tissues such as synovium or white blood cells.
- Assist with data organization and administrative support to the lab such as digitizing or cataloging data and scheduling studies.
- Assist with cell culture including isolation and expansion of cell lines.
Conditions of Employment
- This is a non-student, hourly position.
- The employee must follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintain accurate laboratory records, and comply with departmental and university policies.
Supervision
- The position is to a designated senior research staff member within the Department of Orthopaedic Research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a biological science or related field.
- Hands-on experience with core laboratory techniques, including cell culture, immunoassays, and standard molecular biology methods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest and willingness to assist in rodent and large-animal research studies as needed.
- Strong scientific communication skills, including the ability to accurately document procedures, summarize findings, and communicate effectively within a research team.
Salary Range
$25 - $35Required 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.
Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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.
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About Colorado State University
The Division of Information Technology, the central IT organization for Colorado State University-Ft. Collins, supports the land-grant heritage of the institution as well as the university’s missions of teaching and learning, research, and service. Our engaged team of 120 staff members and 30+ students are responsible for delivering enterprise and campus focused IT services for the Ft. Collins campus as well as services throughout the CSU-System.
Our work supports CSU’s Principles of Community and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we help others discover and meet their potential while aiming to set the standard for IT throughout higher education.
What you'll do
- The individual will assist with routine and advanced laboratory procedures, including cell culture and immunoassays, to support ongoing research projects. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory records and assisting with data organization and basic analysis.
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