Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week0-40 Overtime Eligible?No Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit The Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit enhances graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences, and facilitates research among cooperators and partners including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the U. S. Geological Survey, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute. Research conducted by the Unit involves graduate and post-doctoral education and technical assistance to our Cooperators to understand and manage fish and wildlife resources in Colorado and elsewhere. General areas of emphasis include aquatic ecology and fish biology, population and community monitoring and modeling, the analysis of animal movement and spatio-temporal ecological processes, and disease ecology and epidemiology. Search Contact EmailSam.radosevich@colostate.edu Position Summary We seek a person that would be responsible for processing biological samples in the laboratory and aiding in the analyses of those samples. Specifically, they must have a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife, or conservation biology or related discipline. The candidate must also have experience in using qPCR to analyze fish disease samples, as well as experience in Pepsin-Trypsin Digestion of fish samples and processing and analyzing data derived from these digestions. They will also be required to aid in the collection of data with mobile laboratory facilities used to collect data on fish survival relative to environmental data. Be responsible for maintaining laboratory facilities in the field. The candidate will be responsible for sampling fish populations with electrofishing equipment and will need to occasionally travel, camp, hike, and collect samples in remote locations. They may be asked to help analyze data and aid in writing reports. Position Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor degree in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology + Be able to collect data with a mobile laboratory facilities in the field. + Be able to maintaining the mobile lab while in the field + Be able to use a electrofishing equipment + Be able to occasionally travel, camp, hike and collect samples in remote locations. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in Pepsin-Trypsin Digestion of Fish samples + Process and analyzing data from the digestions + Aid in analyzing and writing reports on the data. Posting Details Working TitleFisheries Technician Posting Number202500098T DepartmentCooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Salary Range15.00-20.00 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. 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Diversity Statement N/A Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryLab and Field Duties Duty/Responsibility Day-to-day laboratory and field research. Responsibilities are given by the PI or graduate student. The position has no decision making authority and all tasks are supervised and directed by either the PI, graduate student, or senior research technicians. Percentage Of Time95 Job Duty Categorycommunication Duty/Responsibility Aid in writing reports and analyzing the data. Percentage Of Time5 References Minimum References Required3 Maximum References Required3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + List of Professional References Optional Documents