RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

Hiring Department

The Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology.

Job Description

This position supports research staff, trainees, and the PIs of two laboratories studying cardiovascular physiology. The responsibilities for routine operations of these labs includes: cleaning equipment in the laboratories; working to ensure that all dissection spaces are organized, clean and functional at all times; creating and updating laboratory protocols as needed; initiating purchasing to ensure that an adequate supply of materials, equipment, and chemicals are available to support the needs of users; facilitation of record keeping for lab compliance with Environmental Health and Safety, the Office of Animal Resources, and other regulator organizations.

Management of mouse animal colonies of respective laboratories will be a vital aspect for this job. The individual in this position will be trained for small rodent handling (mice) to document and record their genotype for colony management, data entry of results of all genotyping performed and archiving and maintenance of an inventory of DNA and primers.

In the remaining time not dedicated to laboratory management, the individual will perform a wide range of technical research, laboratory tests, and procedures which may include: immunohistochemistry, immunoblot, PCR, ELISA, cell culture and performance of various physiological experiments. They may be required to record and report the results of experiments and studies within the laboratory, analyze and synthesize data, and create reports and outcomes.

Salary

Salary Range:$17.43 -$32.21 (hourly)

Grade:GGS-008

University Title:RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

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Shift

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience and from which additional knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Preferred Qualifications

BS or BA in biological sciences (biology, zoology, physiology neuroscience or related field). Experience in molecular biology or animal studies preferred. Must have good work ethic, be flexible, reliable, detail-oriented, and have excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel; ImageJ; GraphPad.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a resume or CV.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-884-2577.

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Vaccination Statement

After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.

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