Description of Work Unit
The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at CSU offers a high quality research and learning environment. Faculty research accomplishments have been recognized nationally and internationally in the areas of biochemistry and molecular, cellular, and structural biology.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions within the department in the areas of Gene Expression, Cellular Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biological Analytics, as well as database and/or software design and development for labs and/or course needs. The open positions may be temporary or special assignments. A signing bonus of up to $2,500 may be considered for successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
Research Associate applicants must hold a B.S. degree in biological or biochemical sciences and possess knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional or scientific position, and skill in applying this knowledge in carrying out assignments, operations, or procedures. Incumbents also possess practical and/or technical knowledge to perform assignments such as carrying out limited projects that involve use of specialized, complicated techniques. Work involves some knowledge of the practical and potential values of research and experimentation in the field involved.
There are five levels of appointment:
Level I is for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate experience.
Level II is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience or a recent Master’s degree.
Level III is for individuals with a Bachelor’s and 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate.
Level IV is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience or a PhD with 2 years of experience.
The Senior Research Associate level is for individuals with a PhD plus 5 years of experience and demonstrated group leadership activities.
Preferred Job Qualifications
One year experience in a biological laboratory is preferred. Experience with basic laboratory techniques such as (polymerase chain reaction, agarose gel electrophoresis, protein purifications), fluorescence microscopy, or cell culture (i.e., sterile technique) is a plus.
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.
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