CE Lab Assistant- General Open Pool FY24

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleCE Lab Assistant- General Open Pool FY24

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202301139AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

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Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $61,800

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) on06/30/2024

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 CSUVetCE team operates within the state-of-the-art continuing education (CE) facilities of Colorado State University's Translational Medicine Institute ( CSU - TMI ). CSUVetCE seeks to provide an unparalleled CE experience every day ... something we refer to as "CE Elevated". We believe that people, animals and the planet can be improved when inspired learners, engaged educators and meaningful learning experiences collide; fostering that collision is our daily purpose.

CSUVetCE, though a relatively new team, is now the largest university-based provider of veterinary continuing education in North America. We host approximately 100 courses each year on approximately 200 calendar days including a wide variety of training courses for veterinarians and veterinary technicians on the care of small animal, equine and other species. We also do a small amount of human continuing medical education and that sector may grow in the future. We are a small, but rapidly growing and maturing team; now is a great time to jump aboard CSUVetCE for the right person. We often operate on a 7-day work week in which the workload is divided into daily shifts amongst our team members. Responsibilities for CE lab operations will be divided between CE Lab Course Coordinators, CE Lab Assistants (this position) and student hourly employees and volunteers.

Position Summary

We're seeking a motivated, positive, intelligent, responsible, customer-centric and skilled veterinary technician who is driven to serve the profession, not through clinical service, but through their support of the team's educational mission. This individual will assist with CE lab set-up, active support of the educators during courses, cadaveric specimen preparation, live animal support, inventory/ordering, basic data entry/record keeping, scheduling, instrument cleaning/sterilization, shipping/receiving, and general cleaning/laundry. Other duties may include hospitality support.

The ideal candidate knows how to work independently as well as in a team. They can direct and train a group of student employee/volunteers and enjoys watching them grow under their guidance and leadership. They are communicative within their unit as well as with other units. Their strong interpersonal skills will help this individual to welcome and serve our course participants, instructors, and vendors. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability / responsibility and written / oral communications skills are needed. Detailed laboratory planning and execution are required, but the ability to easily adapt to unforeseen factors is also necessary.

We use a combination of simulators, models, tissue samples, cadavers (mostly animal) and live subjects (mostly animals) in our courses. Though models and simulators are used as alternatives to cadavers where suitable, our hands-on training courses most commonly use animal cadavers. Live animals are used for non-invasive procedures such as examination skills, ultrasound, and endoscopy training. Invasive procedures such as minimally-invasive laparoscopy procedures are only performed when beneficial for the animal. No animals are euthanized as part of our educational program. Skills in live animal patient care are required, but candidates must know that live animal work represents a very small portion of our overall program and the candidate's work activities.

Required Job Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in a related field

• Demonstrated experience working in the veterinary medical field performing many of the essential job duties required for this position

• Experience in veterinary anesthesia

• Experience handling small/large animal patients such as dogs, cats, horses

  • OR

• Associate degree in a related discipline plus 2 years of relevant, specialized training/experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of:

• Demonstrated experience working in the veterinary medical field performing many of the essential job duties required for this position

• Experience in veterinary anesthesia

• Experience handling small/large animal patients such as dogs, cats, horses

  • OR

• High School Diploma (or GED ) plus 4 years of relevant, specialized training/ experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of:

• Demonstrated experience working in the veterinary medical field performing many of the essential job duties required for this position

• Experience in veterinary anesthesia

• Experience handling small/large animal patients such as dogs, cats, horses

• PLUS

• Willingness to work with animal and human cadavers

• Willingness/ ability to work after hours or weekends as continuing education courses dictate

• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and push heavy carts

• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service

• Exemplary organizational and time management skills

Preferred Job Qualifications

• CVT , LATG

• Previous experience with animal care is a plus

• Can perform x-rays and fluoroscopy; Experience in surgical OR settings

• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal oversight.

• Experience with project management software such as ~~~

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

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.

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 06/30/24. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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

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EEO Statement

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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (~~~) .

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents