Research Assistants
Hiring Organization:
Michigan State University, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Location: East Lansing, MI
Application Deadline: July 15, 2018
Position: Research Assistants
Job Description: These positions are with the Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences Agronomy and Plant Pathology Farms. Work hours will generally be 8am to 5pm; extended hours may be needed during busy periods. Students can to work up to 29 hours/week when classes are in session and 40 hours/week during the summer and breaks
The employees will be assisting with the daily operation of the farm: equipment maintenance, tractor operation, lawn mowing, facility maintenance, and assist with field days. Employees may have opportunities to assist Research Programs: plot establishment, plot maintenance and data collection.
Job Requirements: Valid Driver’s license, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., ability to work in various weather conditions. Highly Desired: experience operating farm equipment.
Send Resume to:
Mike Particka Gary Zehr
Agronomy Farm Manager Plant Pathology Farm Manager
Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
partick1@msu.edu zehrg@msu.edu