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Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 0-40 Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No Description of Work Unit
The Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department has ~1100 undergraduate majors, 30 graduate students (about 2/3 PhD and 1/3 MS). Undergraduate majors follow one of two concentrations (Health Promotion and Exercise Science). There are 23 faculty members: 13 tenure-track or tenured and 10 contract and continuing assignment faculty. Faculty in HES conduct innovative research in state of the art facilities, with an emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical applications in the area of chronic and age-related diseases. We are committed to our goal of producing nationally and internationally recognized research programs and graduates that are focused on helping people protect and improve their health and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Research is supported by funding from the NIH, the American Heart Association, the National Cancer Institute, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and other federal, state, and industry sponsors.
The Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory is a center for interdisciplinary research, training and outreach that contains 17,000 sq. feet of dedicated, state of the art research space with a full-time physician on staff and an in-house compliance/regulatory/safety team (). The department also has several community engagement programs including the Heart Disease Prevention Program, First Responder Testing Program, Fit Cancer, Adult Finess, Noon Hour fitness and a summer Youth Sport Camp Program.
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The Heart Disease Prevention Program (HDPP) Research Assistant will participate in testing and data analysis for clients of the HDPP. This position will assist with other HDPP programs including the Cardiac One Risk Evaluation (CORE) program and assist the Director of the HDPP, faculty, staff and students in the department with lab organization, supply inventory management and other duties as assigned.
Position Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in exercise science-related discipline with 6 months of relevant professional experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
- Basic CPR and AED certifications
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in exercise science-related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or a Masters degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification strongly preferred
- Experience with maximal exercise testing and other types of health and fitness testing including skinfold measurement, maximal strength testing and submaximal exercise testing strongly preferred
- Competency in 12-lead electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation strongly preferred
- Experience with and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of research subjects and clients
- General computer experience, database skills, and data graphing skills
Posting Details
Working Title HDPP Research Assistant Posting Number 202500144T Department Health and Exercise Science Salary Range $24 - $28 Employee Benefits
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Close Date 03/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants please submit resume to
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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
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Essential Job Duties Job Duty Category Marketing and Recruiting Duty/Responsibility
- Recruit, obtain informed consent and follow research subjects through research protocols and clients of the Heart Disease Prevention Program (HDPP) and its programs.
- Promote the HDPP and its programs.
Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duty Category Exercise Testing Duty/Responsibility
- Perform exercise and fitness testing including:
- 12-lead electrocardiography
- Maximal and submaximal treadmill and cycle ergometer testing
- Body composition assessment by skin caliper technique
- Flexibility assessment
- Muscular strength and endurance testing
- Pulmonary function testing
- Direct and/or assist in data collection during experiments
- Aid in training of students and volunteers
- Some travel required
Percentage Of Time 55 Job Duty Category Testing data analysis and related lifestyle counseling Duty/Responsibility
- Analyze nutrition habits and activity level
- Assess cardiovascular risk
- Provide lifestyle management information to clients
- Perform data reduction and entry, statistical analysis of data
Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty Category General lab organization/data management Duty/Responsibility
- Archive experimental data with adherence to protocols
- Maintain subject database
- Maintain general lab organization
- Procure lab supplies
- Other duties as assigned by Director of HDPP or Department Head
Percentage Of Time 10
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