What are the responsibilities and job description for the OT Hourly Research Assistant - Open Pool position at Colorado State University?
Job Description
This position is administered within the Occupational Therapy Department ( and the activities of the research will occur in the Brainwaves Research Laboratory located in the University Center for the Arts ( or in our mobile lab (van) associated with the Brainwaves Research Lab and Occupational Therapy Department.
This is a part-time position with varying weekly hours up to 19 hours per week.
Essential Job Duties
Successful candidates will assist with research activities in the Brainwaves Research Lab which may include recruitment activities, administrating behavioral assessments and questionnaires, and assist in phlebotomy (drawing blood from human participants). The research assistants may also enter data into a database, complete participant logs, and assist in ordering supplies.
Supervision
None
Conditions Of Employment
Pre-employment Background Check (for all new hires).
Minimum Qualifications
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Application Instructions
Please submit (upload) the following documents as a single pdf or attach up to 5 documents under the "Resume" section:
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.
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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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.
EEO
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.
This position is administered within the Occupational Therapy Department ( and the activities of the research will occur in the Brainwaves Research Laboratory located in the University Center for the Arts ( or in our mobile lab (van) associated with the Brainwaves Research Lab and Occupational Therapy Department.
This is a part-time position with varying weekly hours up to 19 hours per week.
Essential Job Duties
Successful candidates will assist with research activities in the Brainwaves Research Lab which may include recruitment activities, administrating behavioral assessments and questionnaires, and assist in phlebotomy (drawing blood from human participants). The research assistants may also enter data into a database, complete participant logs, and assist in ordering supplies.
Supervision
None
Conditions Of Employment
Pre-employment Background Check (for all new hires).
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
- At least 6 months of research experience.
- Experience in assisting with human research activities.
- Interest in performing phlebotomy on human participants.
- Experience or certification in human phlebotomy.
- Experience with recruiting participants for human research studies.
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Application Instructions
Please submit (upload) the following documents as a single pdf or attach up to 5 documents under the "Resume" section:
- Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position. Include why you are interested in this position, your experience and involvement in human research and your interest and experience in phlebotomy with human participants, and your experience and interest in recruiting participants for human research studies.
- Resume or CV
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.
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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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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.
EEO
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.
Salary : $18 - $25