Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week0-40 Overtime Eligible?No Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit The Department of Biomedical Sciences: This interdisciplinary department contains over 25 faculty with strong international reputations and a track record of extramural support. Faculty research interests are focused in cellular, molecular and integrative biology, reproductive biology including gonadal function, and neurobiology with relevant emphasis in areas related to neuronal differentiation, degeneration and regeneration, ion channels and membrane physiology, synaptic mechanisms, neuronal circuitry, sensory biology, artificial neural networks, and neuroendocrinology. The department is highly interactive and offers postdoctoral fellows a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between fellows and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern biomedical research. Program faculty members are housed in modern research buildings with state-of-the-art equipment. All of the training faculty members have laboratories that are within relatively close proximity. University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA , RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, preoteomics, and transgenic animal research. The hard work of research is balanced by the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains and canyons of beautiful Colorado. Search Contact Emailcasey.nestor@colostate.edu Position Summary This position will assist with ongoing laboratory projects. The individual will have duties that may include sheep husbandry, sheep handling tasks, communication of animal health status to team members, collection of blood and tissue samples from research animals, assist with surgical procedures in sheep, process blood and tissue samples, prepare laboratory solutions and reagents, use spreadsheets to compile inventories as well as to compile and analyze data, order necessary supplies for the laboratory, and perform routine organizing and cleaning of laboratory space. The individual will work with undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory. The individual may also assist in experiments performed in mice and cell culture as needed. Research efforts will focus on several projects investigating the neural circuits responsible for the neural control of reproduction. Projects will be carried out primarily in sheep but may also involve work with mice and/or cell culture. Position Minimum Qualifications Position Minimum Qualifications: Required skills: 1) undergraduate degree in a science related field (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, etc.), 2) work independently and as part of a team, 3) experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), 4) Experience with sheep husbandry and handling, 5) experience in a laboratory setting. Preferred Qualifications Position Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with large animals (e.g. sheep), experience working in a farm setting, experience with blood sampling in sheep. Posting Details Working TitleResearch Assistant - Nestor Posting Number202500435T DepartmentBiomedical Sciences Salary Range15.00-20.00 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. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.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 (https://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 (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Close Date08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants To apply please submit a resume and the names of 2 references. 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 CategoryResearch, analysis, data presentation Duty/Responsibility Assist with research, collect and analyze data, present data at lab meetings. Percentage Of Time100 References Minimum References Required2 Maximum References Required2 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + List of Professional References Optional Documents