Laboratory Assistant

CSU Spur; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Spur is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Laboratory in Denver. This role involves technical support, sample analysis, and preparation, requiring strong communication and computer skills. Join a dedicated team in a vibrant educational environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Collaborative atmosphere

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical demands including heavy lifting.
• Demonstrated skills in communication and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Laboratory.
• Perform analyses for soil, water, and plant samples.
• Aid in sample preparation and data collection.

Skills

Communication

Arithmetic

Computer Skills

Tools

Spreadsheet

Job description

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Posting Details

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 0-40 Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location CSU Spur Terra Building, 4780 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, 80216 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No Description of Work Unit

The Soil Water and Plant Testing Laboratory is housed at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, CO. About the Spur Campus: The CSU System, along with its partners, comprises three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, animal health, and sustainability at the National Western Center (NWC). Within the Spur buildings, CSU conducts research and convene experts from around the globe; students of all ages engage with science and technology, and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health and the careers available in these fields. Partners will participate in programming the space and bring evolving content to the year-round campus. These facilities include laboratory space, classrooms, public education spaces, outdoor spaces, a flexible theater, a rooftop greenhouse and more. All three facilities are targeting LEED Gold, and their operations should reflect the state-of-the-art in sustainability and healthy building operations. Construction on the CSU buildings is underway, with anticipated opening of one building in late 2021 and the other two in 2022.

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The SWPT Lab is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment, rooted in CSU’s Principles of Community.

Search Contact Email [e-mail] Position Summary

The primary position’s responsibility is to provide day-to-day technical support for the CSU Soil, Water, and Plant Testing (SWPT) Laboratory. The employee should have a working knowledge of equipment, instruments and methods used in the SWPT Lab. The individual will perform analyses for samples (soil, water, plant, forages/feeds, and manure/compost) received by the lab, following standard methodologies and quality assurance and control protocols.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Employees must be able to provide documentation to their employers to show their identity and prove their authorization to work.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to understand both verbal and written instructions (English).
• Demonstrated fundamental arithmetic operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Demonstrated computer skills (spreadsheet)
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include: some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) on a frequent basis and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing soil, water, plant, and manure/compost samples
• Experience using equipment and instruments such as soil and plant grinders, balances, ovens, sieves, shakers, pH and EC probes, and pipettes
• Experience in collecting and entering data in spreadsheets (Excel)
  
  

Posting Details

Working Title Laboratory Assistant Posting Number 202500293T Department Agricultural Experiment Station Salary Range $18.81 to $21 per hour. Hourly salary commensurate w/experience. Employee Benefits

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Close Date 05/16/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

Email: [e-mail]

Or call: 970 491-5061 to schedule an in-person appointment.

CSU Spur, Terra Building, Room T-316, 4780 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category Sample Preparation Duty/Responsibility

Aids in the preparation (grinding, drying, weight) of soil, plant, and manure/compost for analytical testing

Percentage Of Time 50 Job Duty Category Sample Analysis Duty/Responsibility

Perform sample analysis activities, data collection, and recording.

Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty Category Samples Receiving Duty/Responsibility

Aid in receiving, book-inning and sorting samples based on analyses requested and coordinating testing activities with other lab personnel.

Percentage Of Time 20

References

Required

Minimum References Required Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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