Livestock Microbial Ecology Research Specialist

Position Information

We are seeking a full-time Research Specialist to join the Livestock Microbial Ecology Laboratory in the Department of Microbiological Sciences at North Dakota State University. The overall goal of this interdisciplinary research laboratory is to harness the livestock microbiome to enhance animal health and productivity, and thereby mitigate challenges facing modern food-animal production. Expectations for the Research Specialist candidate include conducting a broad range of analysis in the research field of the livestock microbiome, and the specific analysis may include, but not limited to, DNA and RNA extraction; regular, quantitative, and digital PCR; anaerobic and aerobic microbial culturing; tissue cell culturing; and basic next-generation sequencing. This position also carries a field component with participation in research trials involving large animals, including preparing logistics and sample and sample collection. Laboratory management, ordering and record keeping, as well as training and assisting graduate and undergraduate students with analytical laboratory techniques and data collection are expected.

Position does not support Visa sponsorships at this time.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule is for a full-time position and is expected to work from 8 AM - 5 PM from Monday to Friday. However, daily, and weekly schedules can be flexible depending upon specific laboratory or research projects at the time.

Advertised Salary:

$50,000/year

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Microbiological Sciences or Animal Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with microbiology or relevant laboratory techniques.
• Experience and/or willingness to work with large animals, such as cattle, sheep, and pigs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc. Degree in the fields of Microbiological Sciences or Animal Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Experience conducting animal microbiology research.
• Experience working in a laboratory and desire and ability to manage a research laboratory (e.g. ordering supplies and record keeping).
• Experience with research trials involving large animals and collection of biological samples, and with in vitro experiments.
• Desire to learn new lab techniques, have a flexible mindset, and be publication driven.
• Desire and ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 references

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .