Research Technologist I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 08
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Plant Soil And Microbial Sciences 40000781
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union

The newly established Hulin Lab (January 2024) is excited to welcome applications for a Research Technician. They will support projects focused on plant pathogenic bacteria evolution, focused on the interaction of bacteria with mobile genetic elements such as lysogenic bacteriophage.

Laboratory duties will include media and buffer preparation, data entry, plant maintenance and general molecular techniques. Assistance with cloning to generate bacterial mutants as well as support to current laboratory members in their projects including data collection and field work. In addition, helping with laboratory management e.g. ordering, organization of strain collections and protocol documentation will be an important aspect of this role.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job may require the appropriate pesticide applicator's registration/certification and/or experience working with potentially dangerous research animals.

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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Names and contact information for 3 Professional References 

For additional questions about position please reach out to Dr. Michelle Hulin ([email protected] )

STANDARD 8-5

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

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Advertised:Mar 27, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Apr 9, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time