Laboratory Assistant – Dobos Lab

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a dedicated researcher to conduct independent laboratory work in Fort Collins. The role involves planning and running experiments, collecting and processing biological samples, and performing a range of biochemical and molecular assays.

You will analyze data, draft figures and methods, and help maintain lab operations and supplies. Mentoring students is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, organize and conduct experiments
• Collect samples (bacterial, tissues, blood); process, catalog and store samples
• Conduct cellular, biochemical, and molecular assays (e.g., chromatography, BCA, SDS-PAGE, qPCR, PCR, ELISAs, NMR, Mass Spectrometry)
• Perform initial data analysis; draft figures, methods, and results
• Assist in maintaining laboratory operation and efficiency by helping with inventory and resourcing lab supplies and shared equipment
• Maintain laboratory equipment as assigned
• Assist with maintaining freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks (knowledge of repository structures)
• Mentor students and other laboratory members as needed
• Be part of a team responsible for chemical fume hoods and chemical storage / waste collection

Job description

Job Description

Independently conduct scientific research / work on projects. This will involve:

1. Plan, coordinate, organize and conduct experiments
2. Collect (bacterial, tissues, blood), process, catalog and store samples
3. Conduct cellular, biochemical, and molecular assays- chromatography, BCA, SDS-PAGE, qPCR, PCR, ELISAs, NMR, Mass Spectrometry, etc.
4. Perform initial data analysis; draft figures, methods, and results
5. Assist in maintaining laboratory operation and efficiency by assisting with performing inventory, organizing, and appropriately resourcing lab supplies and shared equipment
6. Maintaining laboratory equipment as assigned.
7. Assist with maintaining freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks (knowledge of repository structures)
8. Mentor students, other laboratory members as needed
9. Be part of a team responsible for chemical fume hoods and chemical storage / waste collection

Salary Range

21.00-40.00 / hr

Employee Benefits

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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

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