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 job responsibilities encompass the rearing of thrips in a laboratory setting, conducting insecticide bioassays to assess the resistance or susceptibility of thrips to various insecticides, determining the life cycle of thrips, collecting data, and performing statistical analyses.

Desired Qualifications

Candidate should hold at least a bachelor's degree in agronomy, biology, or a related field with a specialization in entomology. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in insect biology, bioassays, insect rearing, and conducting experimental procedures. Precision in data collection and experimental execution is crucial. This position is based in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

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.

Work Hours

Variable according to the need of the experiments

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.