Research Technologist I

We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to aid in experiments looking at the molecular and physiological mechanisms of sorghum and Arabidopsis for the purpose of determining means of improvement and resilience of the plant(s) in the lab or out in their natural environment.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in plant biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, or related field. The candidate should possess up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The selected candidate must have excellent communication, collaboration, and record keeping skills.

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.

Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in an d relevant skills for this position, a current resume, and the names and contact information for three references.

This position is a support staff position and does not quali fy for a US Work Visa. All applicants must be immediately eligible to w ork in the United States, without transferring a current work visa to MSU or requiring any MSU work visa sponsorship.

STANDARD 8-5

This is a limited term position funded from date of hire through 11/30/2027, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.