Careers @ MSU

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

• Conducting Independent Experiments: responsible for independently planning, executing, and documenting experiments. This includes creating standard solutions, spiking samples with precision, and operating analytical instruments to analyze a wide range of samples.
• Sample Preparation Assistance: collaborate with our team of technologists in the sample preparation process. This may involve weighing, measuring, mixing, and ensuring the appropriate storage of samples, contributing to the quality and consistency of our experiments.
• SOP Review Participation:  participate in the review and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency in our laboratory processes.
• Manual and Automatic Extractions:  execution of both manual and automated extraction techniques, depending on the nature of the samples and the requirements of each project.
• Sample Preparation for GCMS and LCMS: responsible for preparing and analyzing samples for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS). This will include following established protocols to ensure the integrity and accuracy of our results.
• Project Organization: contribute to the efficient organization of ongoing projects. This involves managing and maintaining records, ensuring proper labeling and storage of samples, and helping to coordinate the workflow within the laboratory.

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

Resume, cover letter, 3 professional references

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTPS://CVM.MSU.EDU/VDL

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to unfixed animal tissue.