• Technical Aide

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    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 Komaromy lab at MSU CVM is seeking a research tech to assist in research projects studying the impact of genes on glaucoma.

     

    The candidate will oversee a research project that will monitor ADAMTS17 and ADAMTS10 genes and the impact on dogs relating to degenerative eye diseases such as glaucoma.

     

    • Animal handling and exams, including OCT, ERG and behavioral vision testing (35%)

    • Running/coordinating laboratory tests such as histology, IHC, PCR, and SEQ (25%)

    • Data analysis and review (20%)

    • Writing papers and manuscripts for publication resulting from the data (20%)

     

    Must have bachelor's in animal science, veterinary medicine, or related field with six (6) months experience as a laboratory technologist.

     

    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

     

    Work Hours

    ON-CALL

    Website

    https://cvm.msu.edu/scs

    Summary of Health Risks

    + Works with animals and unfixed animal tissue

    Summary of Physical Demands

    + Frequent/Heavy Lifting