Undergrad Lab Research Assistant
Job Description
Students will assist with various activities in the Food Safety/Microbiology and Food Chemistry laboratories of the Department of Animal Sciences. Duties will include (but are not limited to) preparation of bacteriological media and solutions; organizing and taking inventory of laboratory supplies; cleaning of glassware, laboratory benches, and floors; and assisting graduate students with research. Please note this is an in-person job. A virtual option is not available.
This won’t be a position where there will be 20 hours of work every week but will ebb and flow with the need for research help.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
- Preparation of bacteriological culture media and solutions
- Organizing and taking inventory of laboratory supplies, culture media, and chemicals
- Autoclaving and disposal of laboratory trash
- Laboratory glassware cleaning
- Cleaning of laboratory benches and equipment
- Vacuuming and mopping of laboratory floors
- Assisting graduate students with research
- Running chemical assays
- Data entry
Required Skills
- Must be able to follow the strict safety-related rules and procedures of the laboratories at all times, including wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Able to stand for extended periods of time while performing certain tasks/activities
- Able to follow written and oral instructions
- Must be reliable in terms of showing up to work as scheduled
Preferred Qualifications
- Working towards a B.S. in a relevant science-related major (e.g., Animal Sciences, Microbiology, Biology)
- Availability to work over weekends and holiday breaks based on research needs
Number of Openings: 4-6 depending on work hour availability
Hourly Pay Rate: Pay Range: $16.00/hour. The number of work hours will depend on on-going research activities. This position does not guarantee a fixed amount of work hours every week.
Benefit Information: Employee Benefit information can be found on HRs Website, https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/
Required trainings: Before beginning their lab responsibilities, student employees will need to complete required online training modules mandated by CSU. Subsequently, on-site training will be provided. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) will be supplied to student employees.
Background Check: Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates.
Work Perks:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Flexible hours around your course schedule
About Colorado State University - Animal Sciences (1171)
The Department of Animal Sciences has the unique mission of serving Colorado’s large and diverse livestock industries. Research, teaching, and extension outreach activities in the Department of Animal Sciences focus on developing industry leaders and improving profitable production of food animals and horses through the application of science and technology, resource management, and food product enhancement, with emphasis on addressing societal issues concerning food safety, product quality and value, animal care and management, and environmental impacts of animal agriculture.
About Colorado State University - Animal Sciences (1171)
Headquarters
350 West Pitkin Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, United States of America