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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
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| Department: | Entomology, Plant Pathology & Weed Science Dept. ***REPOST*** |
| Position Title: | Senior Research Assistant/ Req.# 2008009268 |
| Date Position Advertised: | August 20, 2008 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Special Conditions: | All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | Bachelor’s Degree (in hand by hire date) in molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant pathology or related field and three years experience in plant tissue culture, plant propagation or greenhouse management. Successful completion of pesticide applicators training within three months of hire is required. Experience in microbiology or molecular biology is desired. |
| Examples of Duties: | - Perform plant transformation with tobacco and Arabidopsis
- Maintain plant lines used in lab research; growth chamber and greenhouse facilities to assure supply of plants for lab research; orderly, accurate and complete records of research. - Perform directed research in support of lab goals; Perform laboratory and greenhouse maintenance; related duties as required. - Prepare and present written and oral reports. - Utilize effective verbal and written communication to support overall laboratory team effort. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.
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| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | REPLY TO:
Dr. Steve Hanson Entomology, Plant Pathology & Weed Science Department Box 30003, MSC 3BE Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone: (575) 646-3225 Email: shanson@nmsu.edu REVIEW OF LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME OR VITAE, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE REFERENCES WILL BEGIN: DECEMBER 19, 2008 AND CONTINUE UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.