Technical Aide

Michigan State University, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: East Lansing, MICHIGAN

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 00
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Fisheries And Wildlife 10002344
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Temporary


Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.


Unit Position Summary

This individual will work in the field collecting water/wastewater samples and in a BSL2 laboratory processing water samples including sewage samples for bacteria and viruses.  This may include samples collection, processing including filtration and precipitation and analysis for PCR.  Other procedures include bacterial culture-based methods.  Will be preparing reagents, decontaminating materials and will help with other techniques.   


Desired Qualifications

BS in microbiology or related field.   Experience with PCR.


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

CV, list of references and email address


Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5


Summary of Health Risks

Ability to have the Hepatitis B and Polio vaccines


Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 40lbs


Advertised:Apr 30, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 7, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time


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