Jonathon McClain
What is your job title?
Research Assistant II
How long have you been at MSU?
I have been at MSU since I started my undergraduate degree in 2001. I worked part-time at MSU after graduating in 2005, before becoming full-time in 2007.
Have you been a member of the APA the whole time?
I started out as a member of the CT union before being promoted. I have been a member of the APA for 10 years.
What department do you work in, and can you tell me a little bit about what you do?
I am a lab manager in the Department of Physiology. I perform experiments and analyze data, order supplies, and maintain compliance in the lab. Our lab focuses on cellular mechanisms that drive gut function in health and disease.
What brought you to your job at MSU?
I enjoyed working in the lab environment part-time at MSU, so I decided to make a career out of it here.
What do you love about working at MSU?
I love interacting with the graduate students and post-docs in the lab. I enjoy being a steady part of the lab as they advance and new students come into the lab.
What do you like to do when you are not at work?
I enjoy woodworking, gardening, spending time with my wife and daughter, and I am a self-defense instructor.