Research Associate II- Barfield Lab Part-time

Position Summary

The position will conduct research on early embryo development and micromanipulation of embryos from large animals. This includes bovine embryo handling, in vitro embryo production and evaluation, and basic molecular techniques such as PCR and immunofluorescent staining of cells. The position involves critical scientific thinking and creativity in the design, conduct and analysis of experiments. The Barfield Lab is located within the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Full Consideration Date

For full consideration, please apply by Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties

• Laboratory research, including producing embryos derived in vitro, performing micro-manipulation techniques with embryos, research procedures such as immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence, PCR, and genotyping.
• Preparation of research materials such as abstracts, posters, platform talks or presentations.
• Research Project Management, including writing and contributing to research protocols and formal compliance reports, interpreting and analyzing data, record keeping, and management of laboratory regulatory compliance features such as animal care, hazardous waste disposal, controlled substances, biosafety, and ordering of research supplies.

Supervision

• Does not supervise, but is team lead for work study students, hourly employees, undergraduates, graduate students and rotating research students.
• Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree in reproductive physiology, large animal reproduction, or related field AND 2 years' experience in a relevant research environment.

OR

• Master's degree in reproductive physiology, large animal reproduction or related field.

Minimum Experience

• Experience in reproductive biology, embryology, cell culture and/or in vitro embryo production.
• Experience with embryo micromanipulation systems. Must have an interest in comparative reproduction.
• Working knowledge of SAS or similar statistic program and experimental design.
• Comfortable working in slaughterhouses or similar environments.
• Critical scientific thinking and creativity; ability to design, conduct and analyze experiments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to help others and to function as a team-member.

Salary Range $27,500-28,500 at 50% time

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.
• 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.