Zamorano Visiting Student Scientist

Job Description Position Summary Undergraduate students from Zamorano University from Food Science, Horticulture or Ag production will visit Gutierrez lab for a 5-month internship from August 2026 to January 2027. Topics for the internship will be: · CEA practices impacting food safety · Fresh cut facility EMP · Cantaloupe production and fresh cut practices Full Consideration Date August 1, 2026 Brief Work Unit Description The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity. Horticulture Degree Programs | Landscape & Design at CSU Essential Job Duties 1. Media preparation 2. Lab organization 3. Perform CEA or Fresh cut evaluations, data recording and analysis 4. Occasional travel will be needed to ARDEC or LA Junta Research Stations 5. Work with human pathogens under BSL2 lab and greenhouse conditions Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires) Authorized to work in the United States by employment start date. Supervision n/a Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate students from Zamorano University from Food Science, Horticulture or Ag production Preferred Qualifications Laboratory experience Salary Range $16.50 per 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. 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. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our 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. Current employees will need to apply for jobs in Workday.