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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Subject: Laboratory Technician Position in Watershed Biogeochemistry</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Job Description:
</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">The
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Watershed Biogeochemistry in the Anthropocene Lab (</span><a href="http://gersonlab.weebly.com"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4472C4">http://gersonlab.weebly.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">)
at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a <b>laboratory technician position</b> to start in September 2023. This technician will work on a funded collaborative project between MSU, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University
of California Santa Cruz focused on investigating the interaction of agricultural sulfur runoff and mercury methylation in California vineyards and nearby wetlands.
</span><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This position will involve laboratory analyses, consisting primarily of total mercury, methylmercury, and mercury isotope measurements from field samples and
laboratory incubation experiments. The technician will be trained on all laboratory techniques and then will be expected to develop independence over time. The technician will also assist with general lab management and the training and mentoring of undergraduate
students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Gerson Lab
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white">studies how anthropogenic activities have altered the coupled cycling of nutrients and contaminants through watersheds, with a focus on mercury. We examine
the fate, transport, and transformation of these elements within and between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including their consequences for people and animals. We are</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
<span style="color:black;background:white">dedicated to creating a safe work environment that promotes diversity,</span>
<span style="color:black;background:white">equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all. Our lab is also committed to</span>
<span style="color:black;background:white">helping all members achieve their professional goals, and we will provide</span>
<span style="color:black;background:white">opportunities for intellectual and professional development as part of</span>
<span style="color:black;background:white">this position. </span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;letter-spacing:.25pt;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">Minimum Qualifications:</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental engineering, environmental science, geochemistry, or a related field</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">following complex, detailed laboratory protocols</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Strong personal motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Commitment to a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Desired Qualifications:</span></i><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">At least 6 months experience performing laboratory analyses<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience running and troubleshooting Tekran 2600, Tekran 2700, and/or ICP-MS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with data entry in Microsoft Excel<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with data analysis using Microsoft Excel, R, or equivalent software<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience performing quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) on data<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong communication and problem-solving skills<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to work both independently and with others<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Duration:</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white"> The position will begin in September 2023, though the
exact start date is negotiable. This is a ten month to one year position (end date of June to August 2024), with the possibility for extension depending on job performance and funding availability. This is a full-time position and includes full benefits, including
health insurance, with an estimated salary of $42,000-44,000 per year.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">Location</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">: Michigan State University is located in East Lansing,
Michigan. MSU is a community of ~50,000 undergraduate and graduate students. East Lansing offers an excellent quality of life, with a reasonable cost of living and access to many outdoor activities (hiking, paddling, biking, cross-country skiing). East Lansing
is also ~1 hour from Detroit and Ann Arbor, and ~4 hours from Chicago. MSU is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities and other individuals who can contribute to the intellectual
diversity and cultural richness at Michigan State University. Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg–Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The University resides
on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">To Apply:</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white"> Please send the following information to Jacqueline Gerson
(</span><a href="mailto:gersonja@msu.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4472C4;background:white">gersonja@msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">) with the subject line “Laboratory
Technician 2023.”</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">1. A 1-2 page cover letter describing your interest in the position and your skillset and relevant previous experiences
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">2. A resume or CV</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
<span style="color:black;background:white">3. An unofficial transcript</span><br>
<span style="color:black;background:white">4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references</span><br>
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<span style="color:black;background:white">Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Priority will be given to applications received by May 10, 2023, though the position will remain open until filled. For additional information, please contact Dr.
Jacqueline Gerson (</span></span><a href="mailto:gersonja@msu.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#4472C4;background:white">gersonja@msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;background:white">)</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Jacqueline Gerson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Pronouns: she/her<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Assistant Professor <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">(starting fall 2023)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Earth and Environmental Sciences & W.K. Kellogg Biological Station<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Michigan State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">288 Farms Lane, <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">East Lansing, MI 48824</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><a href="http://gersonlab.weebly.com/" title="http://gersonlab.weebly.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">http://gersonlab.weebly.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Montserrat;color:black">Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg–Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The University resides
on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.</span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Montserrat"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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