Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Candidate may be involved in post-mortem rat brain sectioning, brain tissue mounting onto slides, coverslipping, immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization assays, stereological neuron quantification, dendritic spine quantification as well as other possible microscopic analyses, all of which training will be provided. It is anticipated that the candidate will work 3 - 8 hour days per week, negotiable.

Desired Qualifications

Candidate must have experience with basic histology and microscopy skills.

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

CV Letter of intent

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

STANDARD 8-5

Website

http://translationalscience.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue