Infectious Disease Research Associate

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology is seeking candidates for an open pool of Research Associate positions in infectious disease labs. A Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field is required. Positions may be temporary or limited; duties include data collection, analysis, and supervising students.

Onsite in Fort Collins. Salary ranges: Associate I $42k–$60k; II $50k–$70k; III $52k–$80k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Preferred: knowledge in bacteriology, virology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, prion biology or vector biology.

Responsibilities

• General lab organization and ordering of supplies.
• Management of records associated with compliance with Human or Animal Institutional Review Board protocols and guidelines.
• Data collection and subsequent analysis using custom computer programs.
• Data entry and management of electronic data records.
• Statistical analysis.
• Training other personnel in data collection and analysis.
• Supervision of the activities of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
• Physiological experiments with animals.
• Handling of laboratory animals and tissue/blood samples.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Write reports, check documentation, maintain inventory, maintain critical data, and insure compliance with grant criteria.

Skills

Bacteriology

Virology

Parasitology

Immunology

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Prion biology

Vector biology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field

Job description

Colorado State University’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology is seeking candidates for an open pool of Research Associate positions in infectious disease labs. A Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field is required. Positions may be temporary or limited; duties include data collection, analysis, and supervising students.

Onsite in Fort Collins. Salary ranges: Associate I $42k–$60k; II $50k–$70k; III $52k–$80k.