Research Technologist II

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center (ADREC) research technologist will conduct contract-based analyses and research studies, working directly with ADREC's manager on research projects. This includes lab tasks, troubleshooting, and analyzing data. The candidate is expected to perform daily tasks in the ADREC lab, which may include sample analysis, reactor operation, sample collection, and data entry. The position is also responsible for the maintenance of general lab operations and equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related field.
• Six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience performing basic research techniques specific to the area of research employment such as: Tissue Culture, Analytical Research, Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Social Science, Physiology, Medical Research, etc.
• Experience with the use and calibration of related equipment.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or desktop publishing software.
• Experience with presentation software.
• Valid driver's license at the time of hire (will drive a university vehicle).

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training/degree with work experience especially in operations, anaerobic digestion lab and anaerobic digestion.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests and assays to generate data for research projects.
• Analyzes samples and records the data and experimental methods for research projects.
• Assists in compiling test results and preparing information for interim or final reports.
• Uses and calibrates research equipment such as pH meter, sensors, gas chromatography, computers and related software, analytical balance, autoclave, glove box.
• Conducts preventive maintenance for water purification systems, eye-wash stations, desiccators.
• Keeps the inventory of lab consumables and chemicals and informs the manager for reordering.
• Cleans the lab (furniture, benchtop, sink area, floor, etc.), takes the lab trash out, places hazardous waste pickup request, cleans and organizes the refrigerators and freezers.
• Collects and prepares materials and data necessary for performing experiments.
• Supervises and instructs undergraduate students in the performance of basic research techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level