Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Student Hourly
Job Description:
Seeking a self‐motivated, multi‐tasking, organized student employee who possesses superior verbal and written communication skills. We are a clinical/research laboratory directed Dr. Michael Lappin in the Center for Companion Animal Studies that processes many samples/day. Must be willing to work during fall and spring semester.
The successful candidate will be currently enrolled as a veterinary student and will support multiple projects currently ongoing in the Lappin Lab. All projects involve aspects of clinical trial management under the supervision of the Pl and the lab manager. The individual will assist in daily tasks ranging from study organization, research lab setup, research data collection and compilation and any other tasks requested by the Pl.
Tasks within the Lappin Lab vary on a daily basis and this individual will be expected to assist wherever needed as the daily tasks change. Lappin's lab has approximately 3-5 active projects ongoing, requiring a specific skill set of animal care and research organization along with a positive and hardworking attitude. More specifically, this individual needs to understand the daily workings of a research laboratory and hands on experience in numerous animal models.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist with maintaining accurate laboratory observations, documentation of research work both independently and under the direct supervision by supervisor
Assist with sample handling (animal serum, whole blood and other sample types)
Assist with study organization, under supervision including labeling of tubes, boxes and storage
Student will on occasionally lift materials or equipment heavier than 40 pounds.
Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule.
Prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines with successful completion of work.
Ability to work inclusively in a diverse setting
Available between the hours of 9a-4pm Monday-Friday, with possibility for some weekend, early morning/evening for approximately 10-20 hours/week
Required Skills
A successful candidate will be currently enrolled as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student to support multiple projects currently ongoing in the Lappin Lab.
Work independently and efficiently CT
Experience handling small companion animals
Preferred Skills
Proficient with MS Office DP
Previous laboratory experience would be preferred, but not required
Number of Openings: 1
Expected start date December 2020
Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates