Research Assistant - Performance Health Analysis Program (HES-CHHS)

• Job Description
• Position Summary
• Full Consideration Date
• : June 15, 2026 (close date), start date July 1st
• Brief Work Unit Description
• The Performance Health Analysis (PHA) program within the Department of Health and Exercise Science is a community-facing service that promotes health and wellness through evidence-based performance assessments and body composition measures.
• Essential Job Duties
• + Perform Phlebotomy procedures and blood processing + Execute VO2 max, submaximal exercise tests, Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate testing, and other available tests.

+ Administer advanced assessments like Bod Pod scans and DEXA scans. + Perform Physical Measurements, measure Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) using indirect calorimetry. + Interpret and explain test results to participants. + Measure Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) using indirect calorimetry. + Interpret and explain test results to participants.

• Conditions of Employment
• + Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) - Include this at a minimum
• Supervision
• None
• Minimum Qualifications
• + Prior phlebotomy training and experience + Experience working in a clinical research setting + Experience performing exercise tests or Physical Assessments
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Experience in observational research, surveys, and questionnaires preferred. + Experience with data collection and analysis; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and at least one statistical software package preferred. + Experience with day-to-day organization of research projects, including participant recruitment, coordination of data collection, and data management preferred.
• Application Instructions
• Required application materials: Resume, Cover Letter Please upload one combined document that includes all of the require application materials.

+ Merge all required application materials (resume, cover letter) into a single file (PDF preferred). + Upload this combined file in the Résumé/Cover Letter section of the application. + Ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., _Lastname_Firstname_Application.pdf_ ).

• Salary Range
• $22.00-$26.00/hour
• Required Application Documents
• To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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. Cover Letter, Resume/CV
• 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. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

• 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•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.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/) Current employees will need to apply for jobs in Workday.