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

Duties consist of supporting the laboratory manager and other members in the Topp Lab at Michigan State University. Tasks will primarily occur in a field setting and include greenhouse gas measurements and analysis, maintenance and monitoring of research plots, soil sampling, root washing, scanning and image analysis, and plant tissue grinding.

Desired Qualifications

Applicant must have a bachelor’s in science degree and must be licensed to drive in the United States.

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

7-4 or

Summary of Health Risks

Ability to lift 20-30 lbs (greenhouse gas equipment, coolers with soil)

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift 20-30 lbs (greenhouse gas equipment, coolers with soil)