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 Fort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No

Description Of Work Unit

The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences is home to one of the largest environmental health programs in the nation, and the only one that incorporates radiological health into its core curriculum. Students and researchers in environmental health investigate how natural and built environments affect human and animal health and seek solutions to minimize negative health consequences of environmental and workplace exposures. Radiological health focuses on the biological effects of radiation, including laboratory studies of the damaging effects of radiation, and clinical uses of radiation in diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy.

Search Contact Email jean.runyan@colostate.edu

Position Summary

The Schaeffer Lab will be hiring a summer intern to assist with field work (including working with study participants and administering oscillometry) on a research project focused on bioaerosol exposures among cattle workers.

Position Minimum Qualifications
 

• Knowledge of physical, biological and analytical sciences;
• Experience with basic laboratory principles, techniques, and equipment
   

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Experience with PCR , DNA / RNA sequencing, fundamental statistical analyses using R studio;
• Data management
   

Posting Details

Working Title Field and Lab Research summer internship

Posting Number 202400502T

Department Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences

Salary Range $15-17 per hour

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, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
 

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Close Date 06/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Josh Schaeffer (joshua.schaeffer@colostate.edu). Please include names and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

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 Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category Field Research

Duty/Responsibility

Primary duties will include assisting with exposure assessments, assisting with oscillometry, maintaining databases, performing QA/QC of data, conducting laboratory analyses (e.g., microbial assessments) and helping to drafting abstracts/summaries/reports/manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time 100%

References

Minimum References Required

Maximum References Required