Summer Research Assistant - Dobos Lab
About The Position
This appointment is in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology in the Dobos laboratory. Working 15-25 hours per week, this position is designed for the applicant(s) to support pilot research projects conducted during breaks in the academic year. Support for pilot projects entails keeping the laboratory and office spaces clean and organized, washing laboratory glassware, ordering and re-stocking reagents and supplies for the laboratory, assisting with coordination of equipment maintenance, preparing biochemical, biological, and cell culture reagents, and other laboratory assistant duties as skills are developed and needs arise.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in biomedical life science (through current major, school concentration, participation in extracurricular activity with a life science focus, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated strength in team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated analytical skills (accounting, treasurer of clubs/teams) and previous laboratory experience (other than teaching labs) are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Preparing biochemical, biological, and cell culture reagents
- Keeping the laboratory and office spaces clean and organized.
- Washing laboratory glassware.
- Ordering and re-stocking reagents and supplies for the laboratory.
- Assisting with coordination of equipment maintenance.
- Other laboratory assistant duties as skills are developed and needs arise.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
