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Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade:05

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science

Department:Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098

Sub Area:AP- Professionals

Salary:Pay Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Temporary

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 Lundquist lab group in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is seeking a researcher to support our studies of protein localization and protein-protein interactions within plant chloroplasts and cyanobacteria. Duties will include, but are not limited to, planning and execution of research experiments, molecular cloning, confocal microscopy, bacterial/algal/plant transformation, analysis of datasets, and will participate in presenting research updates and findings. Demonstrated ability in the written and oral communication of science is expected. Expertise with the growth and manipulation of bacteria and genetic transformation of algae and tobacco are especially desired, though not essential.

Qualifications: MSc in plant or microbial sciences or related field, PhD preferred.

This position is temporary and will offer up to 29 hours per week in the lab for approximately 6 months from start date or until mid-April, extension contingent upon funding/PI approval.

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

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Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://bmb.natsci.msu.edu/

Advertised: Sep 24, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time