Professional Aide
Michigan State University

Job Info

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Job no: 916002
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Integrative Biology 10032920
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing, In State
Categories: On-Call, 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

Preparation of special glass bottom dishes needed for high resolution microscopy.

Making tissue culture media and the preparation of needed solutions.

Dissection of chick embryos to create primary neuronal forebrain cultures.

Autoclaving glassware and solutions.

Assistance with figure preparation and data analysis.

Desired Qualifications

The job requires experience with culturing primary neurons, basic chemistry knowledge needed to make solutions, and an understanding of cell biology, such as would be acquired with an undergraduate degree.

Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

Some nights and weekends may be necessary

Advertised: Dec 7, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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