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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 27020
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kelley Kane
kelleykane@montana.edu
406-994-5097
Classification Title
Research Professional
Working Title
Research Associate
Brief Position Overview
Welcome to the Montana State University College of Agriculture! Our blend of learning, discovery and outreach programs reflect our university's Land Grant designation. Through a federal/state partnership with the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) and Extension Service, we strive for excellence in academics, research, and engagement.
Position Number
4C0443
Department
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Division
College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type
Research Professional
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA
Exempt
Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type
LOA
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Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
This position will make solutions and perform shared lab duties such as autoclaving, cleaning, waste removal. The position involves reading scientific literature and participating in lab group meetings, as well as collaborating with a part-time undergraduate on a shared project.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Make solutions and perform shared lab duties such as:
  • Autoclaving
  • Cleaning
  • Waste removal
• Read scientific literature and participate in lab group meetings.
• Collaborate with a part time undergraduate on a shared project.
• Design and interpret experiments studying the development and regeneration of Drosophila intestine.
• Perform molecular biology and confocal microscopy assays.
• Take careful notes, record results, and prepare figures for publication.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Bachelor's degree in biology.
2. Prior experience in confocal microscopy.
3. Prior experience in making solutions and performing standard molecular biology techniques.
4. Have at least 1 year of experience doing full-time lab work.
5. Must be able to independently plan their daily tasks.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Prior experience with Drosophila husbandry and genetic crosses.
2. Interest or experience working on developmental biology.
3. Familiar with intestine anatomy, development, and regeneration.

The Successful Candidate Will
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 22, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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