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Job no: 1061676
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 00
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Fisheries And Wildlife 10002344
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: On-Call
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
This individual will work in the field collecting water/wastewater samples and in a BSL2 laboratory processing water samples including sewage samples for bacteria, fungi and viruses. This may include samples collection, processing including filtration and precipitation and analysis for PCR. Other procedures may include bacterial culture-based methods. Will be preparing reagents, decontaminating materials and will help with other techniques.
A current driver’s license is required due to sample collection responsibilities for the position.
Desired Qualifications
BS in microbiology or related field. Experience with Virus concentration, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR.
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, list of references and email address
Work Hours
ON-CALL
Summary of Health Risks
Ability to have the Hepatitis B and Polio vaccines
Summary of Physical Demands
Ability to lift 40lbs
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