Professional Aide

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

This temporary professional aide in The Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology will work in the laboratory of Dr. Zhang. The employee will be involved in projects investigating the protective and pathogenic effect of antibody diversification. Duties include maintaining mouse colony, genotyping, and performing basic molecular biology experiments.

Desired Qualifications

B.S. degree in Biology or related field is desired. At least six months of previous lab research experience 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

Please submit a resume and the names and contact information of three references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://mgi.natsci.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

Some duties with this position may involve work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.