Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Laboratory Technician under general supervision will employ a broad knowledge of principles practices and procedures in the molecular virology field to collect and process field samples coordinate and conduct research.
The technician will collect animal biological samples (swabs) optimize the extraction of nucleic acids develop a quantitative PCR (qPCR)approach to detect viral agents in biological materials. The technician will also help the supervisor maintain the research laboratory including the biosafety protocols ordering of supplies and conducting other research activities.
Salary Grade:09
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The newly created Department of Biochemistry Nutrition & Health Promotion has academic research and extension education missions within the traditions of landgrant universities. The Department has roughly 35 faculty in biochemistry nutrition/dietetics food science and health promotion disciplines. The Department offers B.S. and Ph.D. degrees and currently advises approximately 400 undergraduate and 30 graduate students.
Area of Specialization:
Molecular techniques applied to virology research
Anticipated Appointment Date:
June 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Collect animal/environmental samples.
2. Extract nucleic acids.
3. Isolate viruses.
4. Detect pathogens using pathogenspecific qPCR protocols.
5. Maintain the research laboratories.
6. Practice good safety control protocols.
7. Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: One year similar to duties described above.
Licensure: Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Research experiences in animal pathogens.
B.S. degree in biochemistry biology or microbiology.
Demonstrated competence in this field.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of microbiology techniques such as sterile operation medium preparation microbial isolation
2. Knowledge with general procedures of DNA extraction qPCR analysis and microbial identification
3. Knowledge of bioinformatics such as DNA sequence analysis software and genomewide analysis
4. Excellent computer skills such as spreadsheets and word processing
5. Excellent interpersonal communications organizational and problemsolving skills
6. Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
7. Ability to work as a team member.
8. Ability to anticipate barriers to project completion plan and manage contingencies.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. Require working in a Biosafety level2 research laboratory.
2. Occasionally to drive to farm or research facilities and expose to outdoor conditions.
3. Frequent external imposed deadlines.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: online at .
Screening Date:
May 27 2025 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 (662).
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
