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

The Professional Aide will support research projects in the comparative analysis of fish genomes and their relation brain evolution. The PA will help extracting fish tissues, DNA/RNA, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, gene expression analyses, as well as CRISPR genome editing in zebrafish. The PA also will support fish husbandry efforts in our fish facilities.

Education: B.S. in Biology or related field

Required Degree (can be left blank): B.S.

Area of Study (less than 35 characters)

Genetics, Genomics

Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• experience with molecular methods: PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extractions, sequencing
• experience with zebrafish husbandry

Desired Qualifications (can be left blank):

• experience with CRISPR genome editing
• experience with brain anatomy

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

CV, brief cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu