[ES_JOBS_NET] Lab Technician-RA II, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Soil Microbiology

[Gauthier,Julie]

Colorado State University Employment Opportunities | Lab Technician - RA II (colostate.edu)<https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/91922>

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202100944AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Research Associate II

Number of Vacancies
1

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$40,000 - $50,000

Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
09/20/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
09/06/2021

Description of Work Unit
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL) is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission "to ensure the sustainability of the Earth's ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge." The department's interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.

Position Summary
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory seeks a laboratory technician in the field of soil microbiology and biochemistry. The technician will contribute to research on the cycling of rare carbohydrates in soil organisms and the environment. This lab technician will be responsible for developing libraries of soil microorganisms capable of consuming and synthesizing rare carbohydrates and proteins. This will require helping build new microbial discovery platforms. In addition, the laboratory technician will support efforts to identify the genes responsible for novel metabolism. The position is ongoing, pending adequate performance and available funding.

Required Job Qualifications
*       Candidates must have at least a B.S./B.A. degree.
*       Degree(s) should be in Microbial Ecology, Soil Microbiology, or other closely related field
*       Broad understanding of soil processes, microbial physiology and microbial interactions with the environment
*       3 years experience developing laboratory assays in soils and/or cultures
*       Excellent communication skills

Preferred Job Qualifications
*       Master's degree plus at least 2 years experience or PhD
*       Experience in developing microbial isolate or consortia libraries via a variety of microbial culturing and isolation approaches
*       Experience mentoring undergraduate students
*       Previous experience in working with the soil organic matter cycling and stabilization
*       Demonstrated ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications
*       Work with stable isotope tracers

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 Duties
Job Duty Category
Research, Research Support, Team Supervision/Coordination

Duty/Responsibility
Conduct soil and culture-based experiments to understand carbohydrate metabolism.
Develop new, high-throughput assays to identify and isolate bacteria based on carbohydrate consumption.

Percentage Of Time
85

Job Duty Category
Project Management

Duty/Responsibility
Manage timelines of many experiments that are interdependent.

Percentage Of Time
5

Job Duty Category
Manuscript Writing

Duty/Responsibility
Work with team members to develop outlines and draft text for peer-review manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time
5

Job Duty Category
Grant Proposal Writing

Duty/Responsibility
Assist with writing grant proposals to state, federal, industry and other granting institutions to acquire future funding for this position.

Percentage Of Time
5

Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please apply by 9/06/2021 with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact
rich.conant at colostate.edu

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 or expression, or pregnancy and 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/equal access/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 at colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.

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. 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.

Average Base Salary Estimate
Estimate provided by employer
$45,000 /yr (est.)
$40K $50K
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Julie Gauthier
(970) 889-3810

Microbiology Lab Coordinator
Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department
Colorado State University
She/her/hers

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