Temporary Researcher

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Job Summary

Assist current PRAs and graduate students with lab tasks they request help with, including but not limited to variable days (including weekends and holidays when needed) of dosing of study animals by gavage, voluntary consumption, or systemic dosing as appropriate. This is the highest priority task, included in this is daily compounding of the drug in the appropriate vehicle or food for voluntary consumption, properly administering this to study animals, recording daily animal weights and neurological scorings, euthanasia of any study animal reaching that criterion and collecting tissues, as appropriate, and informing us of any issues/concerns encountered.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with health and risk behavior in a number of populations.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Assist current PRAs and graduate students with lab tasks they request help with, including but not limited to variable days (including weekends and holidays when needed) of dosing of study animals by gavage, voluntary consumption, or systemic dosing as appropriate. This is the highest priority task, included in this is daily compounding of the drug in the appropriate vehicle or food for voluntary consumption, properly administering this to study animals, recording daily animal weights and neurological scorings, euthanasia of any study animal reaching that criterion and collecting tissues, as appropriate, and informing us of any issues/concerns encountered.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this position is $25.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's Degree

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV

For full consideration, please apply by June 13, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu