Professional Aide

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Institute for Quantitative Health 40001034
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:On-Call

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.

The Mias Lab at the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University is seeking a research assistant on a temporary basis. The lab focuses on the analysis and development of multiomics data for applications to precision medicine, including space health, as well as investigating the use of non-invasive samples to identify time-resolved molecular signatures of physiological changes..

The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Primarily analyze transcriptomics and other omics datasets, including physiological data. using data-intensive platforms (as well as coding including Python and R, unix and retrieving information from online databases).
- Assist in lab maintenance (e.g. Cryogenic cell storage maintenance).
- Assist in lab projects (e.g. RNA extraction from samples, extracellular vesicle extraction).

Previous exposure to use of computational online platforms (including Galaxy) for the analysis of data. Bachelors degree in genetics or related biological field. Knowledge of and applications of genomics/transcriptomics. Familiarity with space health research.

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.

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For more information about the lab please see https://georgemias.org

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https://georgemias.org

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised:Apr 30, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 1, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time