Job no: 739919
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 07
Major Administrative Unit / College: Research And Innovation
Department: Great Lakes Bioenergy Researc Ctr Vprgs 10059425
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Office/Clerical Support, Research/Scientific, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Position Summary

This position involves working directly with the GLBRC Science Director and lab personnel, which requires a highly motivated individual capable of independently rendering decisions. Coordinates and initiates a wide range of clerical activities in order to support Science Director and lab members to facilitate the functioning of the lab. Specifically, arrange travel and documents for reimbursement. Manage social media (Facebook, Twitter and Lab Website) and coordinate lab events. Manage computer, printer, and software needs. Communicate publications, lab updates, awards, and personnel changes to department. Schedules and coordinates meetings, interviews, reserving rooms or spaces for Science Director and lab members. This position will also support basic research needs, disinfect lab common touch points, dispose of biohazardous waste, assists with maintaining lab stocks, supplies, equipment, documentation, and storage of research materials. Generates MTA’s, USDA APHIS Permits, notifications and manage documentation and track such materials. Conduct all required lab/building trainings for employees such as Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), Site Specific, and other Environmental Health and Safety training. Update/complete lab biological material registration including recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecule projects at MSU. The initial appointment is limited term position, with possible extensions contingent upon funding availability and project need.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education with coursework in typing and shorthand; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, calendaring and/or presentation software; typing and filing; and may require knowledge of technical or scientific terminology in the field of plant biology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Essential qualifications include careful attention to detail and accurate record keeping. Knowledge normally acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in one year of college, technical, vocational, or trade school; six months of experience in a laboratory setting or office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional desired skills and knowledge includes a Bachelor's degree in plant biology or a related discipline; experience in a molecular laboratory; high level of organization and writing skills, computer literacy; and strong interpersonal 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, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a cover letter and current resume.

Together-we-will StatementThe 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

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded until 11/30/2022 with possibility of extensions, contingent upon continued funding.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/19/2021 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Oct 13, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 26, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time