Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week20-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The CSU Equine Reproduction Program has developed leading-edge equine reproduction techniques for the equine industry for over 45 years. Techniques such as collection of semen and artificial insemination, recovery and transfer of equine embryos, shipping cooled semen, and shipping cooled embryos are now routine in the equine industry, due in large part to the research, education, and outreach efforts of the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory.

Search Contact Emailpaula.moffett@colostate.edu

Position Summary

Hiring 2, 9-month Stallion Service Assistant positions at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory ( ERL ).

These positions support the stallion program for the Equine Reproduction Laboratory. The positions will be following the daily duties assigned, to include stallion care, participating in breeding practices and techniques, frozen semen inventory assistance and helping maintain a clean and organized laboratory.

These are essential worker positions and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption beginning on February 10. 2025 and ending October 31, 2025.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree in related field of study (equine science or animal science).

or

• 2-year degree in related field and 2 years of dedicated experience with horses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Works well in difficult situations; good organization skills; good written and verbal skills.

• Knowledge of working with stallions and their behavior to maintain a safe environment.

• The skill to assess the situation for safety concerns and make changes quickly to keep a safe environment.

• 1 year of experience working with stallions.

• Breeding farm understanding.

Posting Details

Working TitleERL Stallion Service Assistant

Posting Number202400670T

DepartmentVeterinary Teaching Hospital

Salary Range19.00 - 20.00

Employee Benefits

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Close Date12/10/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Colorado State University 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. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

This position will remain open until filled, however for full consideration, please apply by ,Dec 10, 2024 11:59pm MT. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Paula Moffet at paula.moffett@colostate.edu.

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.

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.

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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.

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Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryStallion Care (client and CSU owned stallions)

Duty/Responsibility

• Able to assess and assist management on each stallion appropriately based on temperament and individual needs regarding grooming, turnout, exercise and feeding.

• Undergo or perform assessments regarding stallion health and welfare, weight, or exercise needed with staff oversight. This is critical to the welfare of the stallions during their time at the ERL for maximum performance during the breeding season and maintain a quality of care that the client is comfortable with.

• Grooming, turnout and daily maintenance of stallions and tease mare.

• Weekend grooming, turnout and motility checks.

• Assists with semen collection, processing, and post collection clean up.

• Monitor Stallions supplements and replace and organize as needed.

• Weekend and holiday work schedule is required as we are a working facility with animals that need care every day.

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryContinuing Education/Teaching Assistance

Duty/Responsibility

• Supports stallion service and faculty with classes teaching with stallions and semen collection, this is mandatory because it always involves multiple people to complete the collection and teaching aspect.

• Helps prepare lab space and organizes class supplies, this is important to make sure adequate supplies to teach the lab are identified for the purpose of teaching. Some of the classes held at the ERL are VM744, ANEQ344, ANEQ102, ANEQ344, ANEQ442, ANEQ386b, JR Practicum, SR Rotation, BMS642.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryLaboratory Cleaning/Biosecurity

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well stocked laboratory.

• Keep the barn and round pen tidy and clean.

• Daily cleaning and disinfecting breeding supplies/dishes as well as the collection shed and the stallion barn.

• Follow a set SOP protocol established on how to properly clean and disinfect all breeding dishes, collection shed, and items used for biosecurity reasons.

Percentage Of Time30

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of Professional References

Optional Documents