Biomass Analytics Research Associate

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a laboratory technician to support the Biomass Analytics Facility. You will plan, design, and conduct analyses of biomass feedstocks, including high-throughput and standard bioassays, and contribute to data interpretation and reporting.

The role requires at least one year of lab experience, an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or plant science, and ability to work safely in a shared lab environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Plant Science, or related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation (GC-MS, HPLC, Spectroscopy).
• Experience developing and generating protocols, reports, and data management documentation for data management (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform biomass compositional analyses using routine wet chemistry techniques and automated systems.
• Generate high-quality analytical data and perform QC; maintain lab records and contribute to reports.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instruments and automated systems.
• Coordinate workflows and maintain a safe, organized lab environment; manage supplies.
• Contribute to method development and optimization for biomass analytics.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data interpretation

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology/Plant Science

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a laboratory technician to support the Biomass Analytics Facility. You will plan, design, and conduct analyses of biomass feedstocks, including high-throughput and standard bioassays, and contribute to data interpretation and reporting.

The role requires at least one year of lab experience, an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or plant science, and ability to work safely in a shared lab environment.