Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Professional Aide in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Unit Position Summary
The Soil Biology Lab in the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at Michigan State University is looking for a full time lab technician to start by December 1 with a 9 month appointment. The position includes primarily lab, with some field-based, research focused on plant-microbe-soil interactions. Research in the lab explores how soil microorganisms control soil organic matter formation and break-down and nutrient cycling in agroecosystems. More information about the lab can be found here: http://tiemann.psm.msu.edu/. Work in the lab will provide valuable, basic laboratory skills and more specifically, experience conducting a wide variety of soil analyses including, but not limited to extracellular enzyme assays, soil DNA extraction, quantification and sequencing, soil nutrient and chemical analyses and soil physical and chemical fractionations. Field work may include travel to field sites for soil sampling, GIS data collection, plant trait analyses and greenhouse gas measurements.
Desired Qualifications
Must have a B.S. degree in Ecology, Microbiology, Soil Science or a related topic. Must have previous lab experience, with the most qualified candidates having experience with molecular techniques and culturing bacteria. Some experience working with soils is also preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Applications should be submitted online at MSU Careers and must include: 1) a brief cover letter (no more than 2-pages) that highlights past research experience and accomplishments, describes future career and research goals and gives examples of organizational skills; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information for three references.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
http://tiemann.psm.msu.edu
