Working/Functional Title Molecular Diagnostics Research Asst III Position Summary The MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State University (MSU)  is seeking a Research Assistant III to oversee and facilitate the development, optimization, and validation of diagnostic tests utilizing digital PCR and next generation sequencing. This position will also provide technical support for the current tests including operation and maintenance of complex instruments while analyzing related test data for diagnostic quality and instrument performance. As part of the MSU VDL, the Molecular Diagnostics Research Assistant III performs a variety of molecular procedures including but not limited to DNA quan