Careers @ MSU

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

The Li Lab requires an on-call aide to provide support for research by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing results and performing operational duties associated with the laboratory (bench and field), animal and human tissue research. Key areas of responsibilities include conducting research activities/experiments, collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing reports, contributing to=manuscripts/publications, administrative and project management, facilities and equipment management, and supervision/staffing.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience with mouse colony set up and maintenance including inbreeding and general animal husbandry is required
• Experience performing qPCR, qRT-PCR, DNA sequencing, mRNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, immunoblots, and immunohistochemistry is required.
• Experience performing DNA, RNA, and protein preparation and purification is required.
• Experience with cell and tissue culture is required.
• Experience creating and maintaining lab databases is required.

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

Cover Letter, Resume

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

HTTP://PHD.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks

Works with animals/animal tissue.