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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Research Specialist II (Gangwani Lab)

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is a dynamic hub for groundbreaking research, and they are seeking a Research Specialist II to manage the daily operations of a biomedical research laboratory. The role involves maintaining the laboratory’s mouse colony, conducting biochemical and molecular biology experiments, and assisting the Principal Investigator with advanced biomedical research studies.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations and research needs of a biomedical research laboratory

Maintain the laboratory’s mouse colony

Conduct independent biochemical and molecular biology experiments

Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with advanced-level biomedical research studies

Qualification

Mouse colony managementBiochemical experimentsMolecular biology experimentsCell cultureHistochemical analysisProtein analysisRNA-seq analysisImmunohistology stainingLight microscopyElectron microscopyCryostat sectioning

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Previous experience with managing mouse colony, including breeding, tagging/training and genotyping using PCR-based method

Experience with cell and tissue culture, including culture of primary neurons would be a plus

Experience with light (wide-field and confocal) and electron microscopy (EM)

Experience with preparation of mouse tissues for histochemical analysis, including experience with cutting tissue sections using cryostat and immunohistology staining of tissue sections

Protein analysis using western blot and mass spectroscopy

RNA-seq analysis

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

The University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive range of programs, services, and activities as a public research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://missouri.edu

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