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

o Field and Project Coordination

§ Coordinate field trial activities across multiple collaborating institutions.

§ Communicate as needed with partner sites to ensure standardized data collection.

§ Assist with MSU-based re-use and reduced-wax-coating studies.

§ Track project timelines, deliverables, and data flow.

o Data Collection and Management

§ Manage biological data from all trial locations.

§ Ensure data quality, consistency, and proper documentation.

§ Photograph or assist with imaging of hive frames when needed.

o Biological Data Analysis

§ Further train the existing AI‑assisted image analysis pipeline to quantify comb type and hive activity.

§ Interpret outputs related to drawn comb, brood, food stores, and undrawn foundation.

§ Summarize biological performance metrics for internal and external reporting.

o Economic Analysis

§ Compile production cost information from manufacturers and collaborators.

§ Develop an economic model to evaluate user level and producer level feasibility.

§ Conduct partial budget or cost benefit analyses comparing unwaxed and wax coated foundations.

§ Prepare summary tables, figures, and written interpretations.

o Commercialization Support

§ Integrate biological and economic results into a cohesive commercialization package.

§ Prepare materials for industry partners and future proposal submissions.

§ Support documentation needed for licensing discussions and next-stage funding.

Desired Qualifications

o B.S. in Entomology, Biology, Statistics or directly relevant fields

or

o MS or higher in any field with sufficient experience directly relevant to listed job duties

o Experience with coding (especially R, SAS, and Python)

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.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5