Technical Aide

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking an on-call technical aide to support Earth and Environmental Sciences research labs. Responsibilities include data entry, literature gathering, and preparing manuscript copies as directed by the research team.

The role involves answering phones, filing documents, and providing general lab support in a dynamic environment. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for an undergraduate background in geosciences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Undergraduate degree from a 4-year institution preferred.
• Background in Geosciences or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist research labs with day-to-day operations and data entry.
• Gather studies on related research topics.
• Type copy for manuscripts as supplied by the research team.
• Answer phones and file documents.
• Provide general technical support as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Phone handling

Manuscript typing

Lab support

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree (4-year)

Geosciences-related background

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

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking an on-call technical aide to assist research labs with day to day operations. Duties include data entry related to lab research; gathering studies on related research topics; typing copy for manuscripts as supplied by research team, answering phone, filing.

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Undergraduate degree from a 4 year institution preferred
• Background in Geosciences or other related field strongly preferred

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

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://ees.natsci.msu.edu/