Temporary Research Assistant Intern - Fort Collins, United States - Colorado State University

Description

Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-20

Overtime Eligible?No

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program at CSU has had a record of very high-quality education and research since its inception in 1977. There are currently 400 undergraduate and 25 full time graduate students in the program, 14 tenuretrack faculty, and two full time non-tenure track faculty. All of the tenure-track faculty members hold at least one joint appointment in departments or schools inside and outside the college, and in that capacity, advise an additional 30 PhD students in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, molecular, cellular, and integrative neuroscience, and materials science and engineering. The Department has integrated both chemical and biological sciences into our undergraduate curriculum and offers one of the only ABET -accredited Chemical and Biological Engineering BS degrees in the country. Our faculty are engaged in exciting research work, with emphases on bioenergy, biochemical and biomedical engineering, experimental and computational systems biology, synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, bioanalytical devices and microfluidics, polymer science, and biomaterials.

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Position Summary

Job duties:

Prepare samples and perform assays related to biopolymer degradation, under supervision of lab personnel.

Perform wet chemistry lab work in a Biosafety level 1 and 2 environment.

Maintain detailed laboratory notes.

Maintain a safe and clean laboratory, consistent with required chemical hygiene practices.

Participate in experimental design, data interpretation, and reporting.

The proposed pay range for this position is $16/hr for up to 20 hours a week.

Position Minimum Qualifications

Four years of Chemical and Biological Engineering education

Preferred Qualifications

An undergraduate student in engineering or a natural science.

Credit for at least one college-level introductory laboratory class in chemistry or physics.

Understanding of chemistry at the level of college-level general chemistry.

Posting Details

Working TitleTemporary Research Assistant Intern

Posting Number T

DepartmentChemical and Biological Engineering

Salary Range$16/hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion ) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Close Date05/28/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications for the position and a resume, including the names and contact information of three references.

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. TheOffice 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 , ,

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO , ,

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co , ,

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education ) .

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryLab Research Duties

Duty/Responsibility

+ Job duties:

Prepare samples and perform assays related to biopolymer degradation, under supervision of lab personnel.

Perform wet chemistry lab work in a Biosafety level 1 and 2 environment.

Maintain detailed laboratory notes.

Maintain a safe and clean laboratory, consistent with required chemical hygiene practices.

Participate in experimental design, data interpretation, and reporting.

Percentage Of Time100

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents