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

To assist CMERC Center Coordinator with implementing several new field projects at Corey Marsh, including a seed bank study. The research technician will be responsible for assisting undergraduate students with implementation of their research projects, including wild rice, entomology, and habitat assessments.

Public engagement is a key part of CMERC’s mission; hence, the technician must be comfortable engaging with the public and sharing the basics of the research (as appropriate). Plant identification is a key part of the job, and the person must be able to identify most of the herbaceous mid-Michigan plants. Further, the person must have experience working with and mentoring undergraduate students. A reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance are required. Hiring is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen through Michigan State University.

Desired Qualifications

Plant identification skills for all mid-Michigan plants, but primarily herbaceous plants.

Plant collection and preservation skills.

Experience working with and mentoring undergraduate students in STEM related activities.

Previous positions working in field-based settings on natural resource focused projects.

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

Letter of interest, résumé, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 2 references familiar with your plant identification skills and/or natural resources-based field jobs. 

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Physical Demands

Walking on uneven terrain in various wetland conditions.