Michigan State University Lab Tech: Plant Evolutionary Ecology The Schemske lab (Department of Plant Biology) is seeking a full time lab technician for a research project investigating the genetic basis of adaptation in. plants. Primary duties will include some combination of the following: Plant propagation, maintenance, and phenotypic data collection associated with conducting large-scale greenhouse and growth chamber experiments; supervision of several undergraduate assistants; high throughput DNA extractions; genotyping samples with SNP assays, CAPs markers, and RADseq.
Experience with molecular techniques, DNA extraction, and genotyping is preferred. Applicants with prior lab managerial experience and experience working with the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a temporary full time position for 9 months (starting July 5, 2016), with benefits after 90 days. Salary will be commensurate with experience. A bachelor's degree is required, and a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a research lab is strongly preferred. Applications should include a cover letter describing previous experience and fit to the position, CV, and the names and contact information of two references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: coakley at msu dot edu MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
