What are the responsibilities and job description for the Earth and Environmental Sciences Technician position at Michigan State University?
**Responsibilities and Requirements**
Michigan State University is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant II to join our team in the College of Natural Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, conducting research projects, and providing coordination leadership of logistics for field and lab operations.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge equivalent to that acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in crop and soil sciences or a related field, along with three to five years of experience in overseeing research projects and laboratory operations.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts experimental tests and assays to collect data for research projects.
- Manages laboratory/field supply needs and acquires materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory/field instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
