Research Associate 2

Job Description

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

The purpose of this position is to support and promote research projects within the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery, working closely with Dr. Arai. The role involves generating scientific articles and presentations at both national and international levels. The position plays a critical role in advancing research and disseminating knowledge within the field, contributing to the overall advancement of cardiology and cardiac surgery. This position is fully in-person.

Full Consideration Date:

The posting will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT). 

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct research and perform molecular, cellular biological, and clinical research experiments to support ongoing projects.
• Enter and analyze research sample data; contribute data analysis and written content for scholarly publications.
• Assist with the preparation of research proposals, grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations for funding sources and conferences when needed.
• Maintain laboratory operations by ordering supplies, preparing media and solutions, managing contaminants, organizing laboratory resources, and ensuring efficient day-to-day functioning.
• Process human and animal tissue and blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Coordinate research sampling schedules, data collection activities, protocol testing procedures, and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Generate and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), oversee hazardous waste management and training records, and support regulatory compliance activities, including AARF, PARF, and IACUC documentation.
• Visit off-site collaborative centers and labs to perform lab activities.

Supervision:

• Depending on the ability of the hired person, this position will assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students, house officer, clinicians in laboratory operations as well as hourly or non-hourly students and volunteers.

Conditions of Employment:

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by time of application; the Clinical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Work is performed in-person at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Physical requirements include prolonged sitting/standing, lifting, and working in laboratory environments with exposure to temperature variations, noise, and laboratory materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., biomedical sciences, biology, bioengineering, or similar).
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• Master’s degree with no experience.

AND

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service.
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in data input, management and analysis.
• Experience and knowledge of the use of Microsoft application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other spreadsheet applications.
• Strong interest in cardiovascular research and tissue engineering for both human and veterinary patients.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
• Experience searching and organizing scientific literature.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, or similar).
• Grant writing skills and experience.
• Experience in cell culture, cell-based assays, and blood processing.

Salary Range

$53,000- $77,700.

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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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 for the finalist before a final offer. 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.

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.