Professional Aide

Professional Aide

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term:
Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

The MSU Potato Outreach Program is looking for a temporary potato planting assistant. The employee will assist in all aspects of potato planting, including material preparation, travel to fields, planting potatoes, and data management. The research assistant will learn about Michigan agricultural, applied research, and research data management and organization. Must be comfortable lifting 50 lbs. along or with a coworker.

Work will sometimes take place outdoors in remote locations.

The successful applicant should have a valid drivers license, ability to work outdoors, attention to detail, and interest in agricultural research.

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.

STANDARD 8-5

Must be able to able to lift 50 lbs.