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University of Missouri-Columbia · 23 hours ago

RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.37/hr - $23.37/hr

1+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to support the Rat Resource and Research Center and Mutant Mouse Resource & Research Center. This role involves managing rodent colonies, performing surgical procedures, and participating in research initiatives.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to rodent colony management, reproductive biology and gamete/embryo cryobiology

Manage mouse and rat breeding colonies

Conduct surgical procedures such as embryo transfer and vasectomy

Cryopreserve and recover sperm and embryos

Prepare media and hormones

Administer animal injections (mouse & rat)

Manipulate embryos such as microinjection and electroporation

Manage electronic data, including maintaining inventory and general record keeping

Participate in research projects aimed at improving Resource Center functions and procedures

Qualification

Mouse handling experienceRat handling experienceCryobiology techniquesOrganizational skillsIndividual workAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

A 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

Mouse and rat handling experience

BA/BS in life sciences or animal science is preferred

Must possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and be able to work individually and in a team setting

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

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

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