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Working TitleClinical Sciences Research Associates I, II, III - Open Pool FY26

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202500839AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

Proposed Annual Salary RangeNon-Exempt (NEX) (eligible for compensatory/over time) Position Range: NEX RAI $47,000 - $65,000 & NEX RAII $50,000- $73,200 or Exempt (EX) (not eligible to earn compensatory/over time) Position Range: EX RAII $52,000- $75,000 EX RAIII $62,000 - $92,000.

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) on06/30/2026

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

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.

Our areas of expertise include animal health, imaging and diagnostics, infectious disease, cancer, and orthopaedics. The department is highly interactive and offers research associates a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between RA’s and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern clinical research. Program faculty members are housed on South Campus, CSU . Most of the laboratory space is relatively close in proximity to the faculty. University facilities that support research efforts include immunotherapy and stem cell therapy, cancer, diagnostics and treatment, fundamental causes of heart disease and developing novel new treatments, reproductive biology of domestic animals, improved quality of life for animals and indirectly improve human health, orthopaedic health in horses and humans and in-vivo orthopaedic and soft tissue preclinical research.

Position Summary

Research Associate I, II or III positions are available in the Department of Clinical Sciences, in the area(s) of animal health, infectious disease, cancer, orthopedics, and reproduction. These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other research assistants. The individual will be part of a team of researchers completing a federally funded research project and will have a broad range of responsibilities. Specific positions available may be NEX (Non-Exempt/Eligible for compensatory/over time) or EX (Exempt from earning compensatory/over time). When matched with a position, you will be notified of NEX /EX status at time of interview.

Non-Exempt ( NEX )(eligible for compensatory/over time) Position Range:

NEX RAI $47,000 – $65,000 & NEX RAII $50,000- $73,200

or

Exempt (EX)(not eligible to earn compensatory/over time) Position Range:

EX RAII $52,000- $75,000 EX RAIII $62,000 – $92,000.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. by date of hire; the Clinical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

Required Job Qualifications

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree with 2 years of related professional experience, or a High School Diploma (or GED ) and 4 years of related professional experience will be considered for employment at theResearch Assistant Ilevel.Research Associate II and III candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specified or related field and years of experience generally would not substitute for the degree.

Research Associate I ( NEX )

Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level:

+ B.A./B.S. in a related field

OR

+ Associate degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience

OR

+ High School Diploma (or GED ) plus 4 years of relevant, specialized training/experience

AND

+ 1- 3 years of relevant professional experience

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

+ Exemplary organizational and time management skills

+ 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

Research Associate II ( NEX or EX)

Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level:

+ B.A./B.S. in a related field

+ 3 or more years of relevant professional experience or a master’s degree with no experience

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

+ Exemplary organizational and time management skills

+ 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

Research Associate III (EX)

Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level:

+ B.A./B.S. in a related field

+ 5 or more years of experience or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

+ Exemplary organizational and time management skills

+ The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. by date of hire; the Clinical Sciences department will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Essential Duties

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a letter of intent outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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.

The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions within the department in laboratories in the areas of animal health, infectious disease, cancer, orthopedics, and reproduction. The open positions may be temporary or special assignment and may be for limited time periods.

This pool is valid through 6/30/2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.

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

Search ContactClinical Sciences HR, [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. 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents