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Working TitleLaboratory Technician-RAI or RAII (Prenni)

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202500721AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$45,000 - $55,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/23/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.

Position Summary

This position will be primarily responsible for administering asynchronous onboarding training for partner laboratories as part of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative ( PTFI ) project. They will develop training curricula and resources, track participant progress, and generate reports for project leadership. Additionally, they will serve as the primary expert on the freezer management system and provide ongoing support for sample management to PTFI partner labs. The RAI will also lead all shipping-related tasks for PTFI operations, including the coordination of international shipments of reagents and standards, as well as the receipt and shipment of samples for PTFI service projects.

Required Job Qualifications

Research Associate I:Bachelor’s degree

Research Associate II:Bachelors degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience or a recent Masters degree and no other significant professional experience could be appointed upon joining CSU .

+ Degree in chemistry, biology, food chemistry, horticulture or related field.

+ Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience in laboratory research environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop SOPs and training materials.

+ General familiarity with mass spectrometry technology.

+ Experience in various methods of homogenization and extraction of plant and animal material for metabolomics analysis.

+ Experience with supervision.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProject Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ The individual in this role will play a key part in supporting laboratory onboarding and metadata management for the Periodic Table of Food Initiative ( PTFI ). They will work closely with partner laboratories and internal teams to ensure that all required PTFI Core Metadata is accurately collected, reviewed, and uploaded to the Freezerworks sample management system. This includes auditing the New Food Collection Form, uploading finalized metadata, and generating unique Specimen, Sample, and Aliquot IDs, along with reports for participating labs.

+ They will contribute to the organization of onboarding Kick-Off meetings, including the creation of customized slide decks that reflect individual lab timelines and deliverables. They will monitor the dedicated onboarding email account to ensure regular and timely communication with laboratories.

+ This role is also responsible for tracking onboarding progress across all participating labs. In addition, they will lead the development and ongoing maintenance of asynchronous onboarding materials for the PTFI Ecosystem Hub, collaborating closely with technical experts to ensure content remains current and aligned with standardized protocols.

+ Finally, they will provide technical support to the Data Curation team and Centers of Excellence (CoEs), particularly in navigating the platform and ensuring proper use of tools related to sample management and metadata submission.

Percentage Of Time70

Job Duty CategoryLab Management

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve as the primary point of contact at Colorado State University ( CSU ) for shipping and receiving activities related to the Periodic Table of Food Initiative ( PTFI ).

+ This role includes coordinating the shipment of PTFI standards, reagents, and other materials to international partner laboratories, ensuring compliance with relevant customs regulations and international shipping requirements.

+ Additionally, the individual will manage the receipt of incoming samples submitted for PTFI service projects, verify that all associated documentation is complete and accurate, and ensure proper sample handling and storage upon arrival.

+ The role also involves organizing and overseeing the outbound shipment of processed or aliquoted samples to external laboratories for downstream analysis, maintaining detailed records of all shipments, and proactively communicating with both internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

Percentage Of Time30

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for full consideration, all materials must be received by June 23, 2025. Applicants should upload the following: (1) A cover letter addressing your qualifications; (2) resume; and (3) contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For inquiries about the position, contact [email protected].

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

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.

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

Search ContactMelissa Harmon, [email protected]

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.

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents