Research Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is not eligible for new sponsorship. Position Information Announcement Number Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27020 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Welcome to the Montana State University College of Agriculture! Our blend of learning, discovery and outreach programs reflect our university’s Land Grant designation. Through a federal/state partnership with the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station ( MAES ) and Extension Service, we strive for excellence in academics, research, and engagement. Position Number Position Number 4C0443 Department Department Microbiology & Cell Biology Division Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Appointment Type Research Professional Contract Term Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Recruitment Type Open General Statement This position will make solutions and perform shared lab duties such as autoclaving, cleaning, waste removal. The position involves reading scientific literature and participating in lab group meetings, as well as collaborating with a part-time undergraduate on a shared project. Duties and Responsibilities Make solutions and perform shared lab duties such as: Autoclaving Cleaning Waste removal Read scientific literature and participate in lab group meetings. Collaborate with a part time undergraduate on a shared project. Design and interpret experiments studying the development and regeneration of Drosophila intestine. Perform molecular biology and confocal microscopy assays. Take careful notes, record results, and prepare figures for publication. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Prior experience in confocal microscopy. Prior experience in making solutions and performing standard molecular biology techniques. Have at least 1 year of experience doing full-time lab work. Must be able to independently plan their daily tasks. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Prior experience with Drosophila husbandry and genetic crosses. Interest or experience working on developmental biology. Familiar with intestine anatomy, development, and regeneration. The Successful Candidate Will Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? This position has supervisory duties? No Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Special Instructions This position is not eligible for new sponsorship. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr