Job Information
Colorado State University PSRL &. OBRL Quality Control Specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitlePSRL &. OBRL Quality Control Specialist
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202400267AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleResearch Associate II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$65,000 - $80,000
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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/18/2024
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 Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Position Summary
This position is a Research Associate II. The Translational Medicine Institute ( TMI ) within the Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, is seeking a Quality Control Specialist Research Associate II to support the laboratories working on Good Laboratory Practice ( GLP ) studies within the TMI to ensure that the Pre-Clinical Surgical Research Laboratory ( PSRL ) research studies being submitted to federal regulatory agencies are complete, accurate and following the guidelines set forth within the GLP parameters. This position is integral to the success of PSRL and Orthopedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory ( OBRL ) research studies. Quality control is defined as part of the quality management system focused on fulfilling quality requirements as well as operational techniques and activities on a daily basis.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant related field (e.g. data, media)and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience working within a Good Lab Practice ( GLP ) compliant laboratory
or
a recent Masters degree and no other significant professional experience
AND
Previous experience with Standard Operating Procedure ( SOP ) development, organization and maintenance
Previous experience inspecting records to ensure data documentation compliance.
Competence in written and verbal communication, extreme attention to detail
Competence in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro
Preferred Job Qualifications
Previous experience working in a GLP compliant laboratory
Previous experience with research project record keeping and data compilation/organization
Previous experience working with quality assurance documentation and personnel
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment and work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, good communication skills and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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
Job Duty CategoryQuality Control Checks
Duty/Responsibility
Daily inspection of data records for GXP compliance requirements.
Contact appropriate staff as needed to correct records on a timely basis.
Perform final inspection of records to ensure data compliance is being met per GXPs.
Attend required trainings related to regulatory compliance.
Comply with all safety and standard operating procedures and regulations.
Report recurrent data documentation concerns the Quality Systems Manager.
Percentage Of Time60
Job Duty CategoryGLP Document Management
Duty/Responsibility
Work with the Quality Systems Manager to ensure that lab SOPs are accurate and relevant
Maintain lab forms and ensure they are GLP compliant
Assist with maintain staff training documentation
Assist with preparing GLP documents for archiving
Percentage Of Time40
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applications must be submittedby 11:59pm (MT) on March 18, 2024. Emailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. This position will be open until filled.
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactSamantha.garcia@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
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, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
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.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Optional Documents