1678 - Lab and Animal Care Tech

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO • 1d ago

Job Description

Position Summary

The selected candidate will manage the daily operations of a scientific research laboratory while providing technical support for research animal activities within the Department of Clinical Sciences. Responsibilities include laboratory management, regulatory and safety compliance, inventory and equipment oversight, and support of molecular biology research projects. The position also provides hands-on care and research support for rabbits and rodents, including health monitoring, specimen collection, peri-operative assistance, and post-procedure care. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with experience in molecular biology techniques, laboratory operations, and research animal handling in an academic research environment.

Brief Work Unit Description

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Essential Job Duties

Oversee the daily operation of the research laboratory, including inventory management, procurement of supplies and equipment, hazardous waste compliance, biosafety oversight, and maintenance of laboratory resources and storage systems.

Coordinate laboratory personnel training and ensure compliance with required safety, biosafety, chemical management, and institutional training requirements.

Provide research animal care and technical support for rabbits and rodents, including daily health monitoring, handling, blood collection, weighing, peri-operative assistance, and post-procedural observations under veterinary supervision.

Assist with research study execution by supporting surgical and imaging procedures, collecting biological specimens and research data, maintaining study records, and facilitating necropsy and tissue collection activities in accordance with approved protocols.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and satisfactory results of the background check process.

Ability to be around rabbits & rodents

Ability to lift 25lbs

GLP certification must be obtained within the first 2 months of employment

Supervision

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in related field

2+ years in benchtop lab experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with primary cell culture

Molecular biology assays including (but not limited to): RNA isolation, PCR, ELISA, Western blot

Proficiency in GraphPad Prism and other data organization studies

Salary Range

$20-$25 per hour

Required 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee 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.

Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

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.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/)

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