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Fort Collins, CO, USA
17-17 Hourly
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Fort Collins, CO, USA
17-17 Hourly
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The Laboratory Assistant will process water samples and conduct quality analysis including total suspended solids, nutrients, and organic content.
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is seeking an applicant for the role of laboratory assistant. The assistant will assist with water sample processing and water quality analysis including total suspended solids, nutrients, organic content.

Department Name

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Anticipated Start Date

5/22/2026

Anticipated Weekly Hours

15

Required Job Qualifications
  • Completion of introductory chemistry and biology classes.

  • Experience working in a water quality lab including conducting filtrations.

  • Experience with collection of water samples.

Essential Duties
  • Water sample filtrations.

  • Water quality analysis including total suspended solids, nutrients, organic content.

  • Laboratory clean up and organization.

Salary Range$17 per hour

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.

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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.

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