Research Associate II - Embryology & Reproduction (Part-Time)

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a part-time Research Associate II to study early embryo development and perform micromanipulation on bovine embryos. The role includes in vitro embryo production, immunostaining, PCR, and data analysis, with opportunities to prepare abstracts and presentations.

The position is within the Barfield Lab in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. It requires 2+ years of relevant research experience and strong communication skills; background in SAS is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in reproductive physiology, large animal reproduction, or related field.
• Experience in reproductive biology, embryology, and in vitro embryo production.
• Experience with embryo micromanipulation systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on early embryo development and micromanipulation of embryos from large animals.
• Produce embryos in vitro and apply immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence and PCR techniques.
• Assist with research materials, abstracts, posters, and talks; manage records and compliance.

Skills

Embryology

Reproductive biology

Cell culture

Experimental design

SAS/statistics

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's in reproductive physiology or related field

Master's in reproductive physiology or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a part-time Research Associate II to study early embryo development and perform micromanipulation on bovine embryos. The role includes in vitro embryo production, immunostaining, PCR, and data analysis, with opportunities to prepare abstracts and presentations.

The position is within the Barfield Lab in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. It requires 2+ years of relevant research experience and strong communication skills; background in SAS is