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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

Applicant will assist training Ph.D. students on biodegradation equipment in the packaging laboratory. 
Specifically will assist with three biodegradation units

• DMR-40, DMR23, and DMR-95.
• The training will focus on  starting a preliminary biodegradation test in each unit with limited number of jars and analyze of the obtained data for plotting CO2 evolution vs time and Mineralization vs time.
• Additionally, candidate will instruct graduate students  about how to generally conduct a biodegradation study as required by ASTM D5338-15(2021).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience running biodegradation experiments
• Experience using DMR-40, DMR23 and DMR-95 machine
• Life cycle assessment experience
• PhD in Material Science, Packaging, Polymer Chemistry or related  degree

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

1. CV
2. Letter of Interest

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.packaging.msu.edu