Colorado State University·Fort Collins, Colorado
The role involves monitoring, weighing, and administering antimycobacterial compounds to mice within a BSL-3 facility. The assistant is also responsible for evaluating rodent behavioral scores and maintaining BSL-3 clearance.
Fully BSL-3 trained and approved individuals are required to monitor, weigh, and administer antimycobacterial compounds to mice in the BSL-3 facility for therapeutic evaluation.
Department name: Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Anticipated start date: 7/16/2026
Anticipated weekly hours: 20-30
Required job qualifications: BSL-3 training and approval Mouse oral gavage proficiency
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Preferred job qualifications: 2+ years of mouse oral gavage work in a BSL-3 facility
Essential duties: Oral gavage of mice in the BSL-3
Weigh mice and evaluate rodent behavioral score
Maintain BSL-3 clearance
$20.00 per hour
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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.
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.
Candidates must be BSL-3 trained and approved with proficiency in mouse oral gavage. Preference is given to those with over two years of experience performing oral gavage in a BSL-3 environment.
Market context
In Colorado, non-student hourly research assistant openings with BSL-3 training and mouse oral gavage skills are typically competitive because the work requires both biosafety readiness and hands-on animal handling experience. Employers often prioritize candidates who can step into regulated lab workflows quickly, especially when prior BSL-3 oral gavage experience is listed as preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit before applying, since this platform condenses the original job description to save research time.
