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

Lab Technician - Kellogg Biological Station (Hickory Corners, MI)

Duties consist of supporting the laboratory manager and graduate students in the Soil Health and Ecosystem Ecology Lab at Michigan State University. Tasks will include preparing soil and plant samples for analysis, which includes sieving, weighing, and grinding samples. Other tasks include cleaning glassware and data entry. The successful candidate will also be trained to run key soil and plant laboratory analysis and assist with field work during the growing season.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and driver’s license 

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

please provide a resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Physical Demands

soil sampling for several hours at a time during the summer.