Technical Aide

Michigan State University College of Engineering; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking research assistants to support the Berry Crops Entomology program. The position is temporary or on-call and will involve assisting in research on insect pests of commercial blueberry crops, conducted in both laboratory settings and in field work across western Michigan.

Applicants should have an interest in biology or entomology and experience with field and laboratory research, ready to contribute to experiments, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Interest in biology or entomology fields.
• Experience with field and laboratory research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research on insect pests of blueberry crops.
• Support Berry Crops Entomology program in lab and field settings across western Michigan.

Skills

Biology/Entomology interest

Field and lab research experience

Job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

We seek research assistants to support the research and extension missions of the Berry Crops Entomology program. Current projects are focused on insect pests of commercial blueberry crops and the successful applicants will assist in conducting research. This will be partially in a laboratory setting, but also in field settings working in fruit farms across western Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

Interest in biology or entomology fields. Experience with field and laboratory research.

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

STANDARD 8-5