Job Information
Colorado State University Laboratory Coordinator in Fort Collins, Colorado
Working Title Laboratory Coordinator
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202100132AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate III
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date 04/01/2021
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/07/2021
Description of Work Unit
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory is a research unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources. Scientific research there is focused on understanding ecosystem processes and managing natural resources.
Position Summary
The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory seeks a laboratory coordinator in the field of soil microbiology and microbial metabolism. The coordinator will support and coordinate research on carbohydrate anabolism and catabolism in soil organisms and the environment. This lab technician will be responsible for developing libraries of soil microorganisms capable of consuming and synthesizing various carbohydrates. This will require helping build new microbial prospecting platforms. In addition, the laboratory coordinator will support efforts to identify the genes responsible for novel metabolism using a variety of ‘omics’ approaches. The position is ongoing, pending adequate performance and available funding.
Required Job Qualifications
Candidates must have at least a B.S./B.A. degree plus a minimum of 5 years related experience, or Master’s degree plus at least 2 years experience, or PhD
Degree(s) should be in Microbial Ecology, Soil Microbiology, or other closely related field
Broad understanding of microbial physiology and microbial interactions with the environment
Experience developing laboratory assays in soils and/or cultures
Experience understanding and managing microbiological and/or genomic datasets
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Job Qualifications
Extensive experience in developing microbial isolate or consortia libraries via a variety of microbial culturing and isolation approaches
Demonstrated experience in working with ‘omics’ databases, bioinformatics and coding (knowledge of Python and/or additional languages are an advantage), and/or statistical analysis (R and other statistical software) as related to microbiome analysis
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.
Train and supervise activities of RAs, graduate students, and undergraduate student hourlies.
Percentage Of Time 75
Job Duty Category Project Management
Duty/Responsibility
Manage timelines of many experiments that are interdependent
Ensure close interaction and communication with all project participants to ensure project success within the allocation time allotted
Percentage Of Time 15
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 the 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
Application materials consist of the following: Resume/CV Cover letter Three 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@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 (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@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.
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a B.S./B.A. degree plus a minimum of 5 years related experience, or Master’s degree plus at least 2 years experience, or PhD?
Degree(s) should be in Microbial Ecology, Soil Microbiology, or other closely related field
Yes
No
* Do you have a broad understanding of microbial physiology and microbial interactions with the environment?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience developing laboratory assays in soils and/or cultures?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience understanding and managing microbiological and/or genomic datasets?
Yes
No
* Do you have excellent communication skills?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
