Lab Assistant – Tree Tissue Electrical Analysis

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to support variousa Ph.D. student in their research focused on the electrical properties of tree tissue using Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT). The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of laboratory tasks that contribute to our understanding of plant and environmental sciences. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and organize samples for analysis 

- Perform conductivity measurements on tree tissue samples 

- Measure and document sample weights 

- Accurately document results and assist in data analysis 

Preferred Qualifications:

 - Experience with basic laboratory instrumentation 

- Strong attention to detail 

- Interest in plant or environmental sciences 

Start Date: June 1, 2025 

End Date: August 15, 2025 (with the possibility of extension) 

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Estimated Hours per Week: 10–15

Colorado State University may conduct background checks on all final candidates.

Resumes will be reviewed by the hiring faculty member.

Student Employee Benefits may be found here.