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 on-call technical aide will assist with day-to-day laboratory activities associated with experiments investigating the neuroinflammatory consequences of alpha synuclein and tau protein aggregation in the context of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Research projects will utilize a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and model systems and will be performed in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. The successful candidate will be trained in all techniques utilized in the research, including animal colony, animal necropsy, tissue processing, histology, gene expression analysis, biochemical assays, and maintaining laboratory inventory. The successful candidate will be expected to help with day-to-day operations in the laboratory under the direct guidance of Dr. Benskey. This position is located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, MI, in the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center on the Medical Mile where MSU and other local community partners are driving innovation and discovery on many facets of biomedical research.

The applicant should have first-hand experience working in a laboratory setting and mastery of basic wet lab skills (pipetting, preparing reagents, etc.,). Expertise in slicing brains on a microtome, performing histology and unbiased stereolology are highly desired. 

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.

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Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue

Advertised: Jul 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 31, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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