PCS Lab Technician

Join Colorado State University as a PCS Lab Technician at the historic San Luis Valley Research Center in Center, Rio Grande County — a full-time, on-site role supporting agricultural science with roots reaching back to 1888.

About the Role

As a PCS Lab Technician with Colorado State University, you will contribute to the ongoing research mission of the San Luis Valley Research Center, one of nine sites within a statewide network of seven research centers. Based in Center, Rio Grande County, this position places you at the heart of one of Colorado's longest-running agricultural research operations, established the same year as the main station in Fort Collins.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory procedures, sample handling, and data collection in support of active research projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and supplies to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Follow established protocols for documentation, record-keeping, and quality control.
• Support researchers and staff with field and lab activities across the research center's programs.
• Uphold safety standards and proper handling practices within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Background or genuine interest in laboratory science, agriculture, or a related technical field.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise procedures and record findings accurately.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time at the Center, Rio Grande County location.

About Colorado State University

The San Luis Valley Research Center is part of Colorado State University's network of research centers spread across the state, operating on land near the Rio Grande River roughly seven miles east of Del Norte. With a continuing legacy stretching back more than a century to its founding in 1888 on 200 acres of state land, the center advances agricultural knowledge that benefits the region and beyond.

How to Apply

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