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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 testing disease candidate genes and their role in gut development. The PA will perform CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, tissue lysis, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, intestinal transit assays, live imaging of gut function, and other molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry

Desired Qualifications

Education: BS

Required Degree (can be left blank): BS

Area of Study (less than 35 characters)

Neuroscience

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with zebrafish husbandry, molecular techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing including microinjections

Desired Qualifications:

experience with microscopy including live imaging, gut dissections, intestinal transit assay

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

Cover Letter

CV

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu