Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Technologist I in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities
- Support daily activities related to research projects and academic needs
- Create, implement, and maintain field sampling research protocols for site-specific requirements and maintain a standard of quality assurance and quality control with samples and specimens collected
- Support the lab's objectives related to multiple research projects, their goals, and the outlined protocols for the purpose of meeting specific deliverables
- Communicate with necessary personnel inside and around the lab
- Ability to lift and carry field sampling equipment like soil probes, plant samples, soil samples, and equipment in and out of various field settings in potentially different weather condition
- Ability to travel to local and surrounding farms, research locations, with the occasional long-distance trip within the state
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job may require the appropriate pesticide applicator's registration/certification and/or experience working with potentially dangerous research animals.
Desired Qualifications
The qualified applicant must demonstrate a strong and effective organizational attitude to working in a multifaceted research laboratory specializing in using digital technologies for sustainable agriculture and food systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
- Must have valid driver's license
- Able to lift and carry up to 49 lbs.
- Must be able to obtain FAA part 107 to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Effective written and verbal communication between the people within the immediate group and any potential collaboration between outside organizations
- Enthusiasm about working in a diverse, collaborative, and connected group
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
Description of End Date
This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.