Plant Pathogen Research Technician

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hulin Lab at Michigan State University is seeking a Research Technologist to support projects on plant pathogenic bacteria evolution. You will perform media prep, DNA/RNA extractions, data entry and plant maintenance, and assist with cloning to generate bacterial mutants.

Responsibilities include lab upkeep, organization of strain collections, protocol documentation, data collection for large experiments and occasional field work, and collaboration with lab members to advance research goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, plant pathology, or microbiology
• Up to six months of related and progressively more responsible lab experience
• Word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers for experiments
• Perform DNA/RNA extractions
• Clone plasmids to generate bacterial mutants
• Support data collection and field work for large experiments
• Maintain lab records and SOP documentation

Skills

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Molecular cloning

Media prep

Microbiology techniques

Data collection

Field work

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences / plant pathology / microbiology

Job description

The Hulin Lab at Michigan State University is seeking a Research Technologist to support projects on plant pathogenic bacteria evolution. You will perform media prep, DNA/RNA extractions, data entry and plant maintenance, and assist with cloning to generate bacterial mutants.

Responsibilities include lab upkeep, organization of strain collections, protocol documentation, data collection for large experiments and occasional field work, and collaboration with lab members to advance research goals.