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 Molecular and Evolutionary Ecology Research (MEER) Lab at Michigan State University seeks a field-based professional aide to assist in collection of samples for 2024_JOH_541026. Primary duties of the successful applicant will be to survey for larval sea lamprey via backpack electrofishing, collect stream habitat data, and preserve samples for genetic analyses.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a field setting, including experience with backpack electrofishing, fish identification, and preservation.

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

Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

fw.msu.edu

Summary of Health Risks

Working with unfixed animal tissue