Technical Aide

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.

Hired individuals will help conduct insecticide efficacy trials by scouting for insects, evaluating insect trap catch, and counting insects and insect damage on fruit and trees. Additionally, individuals will assist in grant-funded research for the Tree Fruit Entomology Lab, which may include invasive species monitoring, pheromone testing, and assisting graduate students with their research projects. This research will be conducted at the Trevor Nichols Research Center as well as other MSU research centers and grower's orchards in SW Michigan.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Interest in science and/or entomology
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Microscope experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

The majority of the days will be 8am-4:30pm, but there will be some days where we may start an hour earlier or work an hour later to work around the weather (heat, rain) or farmers’ schedules.