Summer Undergrad Research Intern

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary:

The  Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory (PSRL) seek a motivated undergraduate summer intern to support hands-on research in orthopaedic musculoskeletal biomedical engineering. The intern will work under the supervision of graduate students and PIs on experimental and/or computational studies aligned with translational orthopaedics and FDA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-informed workflows, including tissue biomechanics, material/model development, regenerative scaffold design, and preclinical device evaluation.

Full Consideration Date:

March 23rd

Brief Work Unit Description:

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/psrl/

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with specimen/tissue preparation, benchtop testing, and data collection

• Support computational workflows (e.g., data processing, basic modeling/FEA support as applicable)

• Maintain organized records, follow lab SOPs, and contribute to research documentation

• Participate in lab meetings and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Conditions of Employment:

Must pass background check

Supervision:

No supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate in engineering, biomedical sciences, or related field

• Strong attention to detail; ability to follow protocols and work safely in a lab environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: experience with MATLAB/Python, CAD/3D printing, biomechanics, or wet-lab methods

Salary Range

15.50-25.00

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

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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.