RESEARCH/LAB TECHNICIAN

Hiring Department

Department of Animal Sciences

Job Description

Providing animal care, record keeping and support for the National Swine Resource and Research Center. These animals are at multiple locations across campus and are of high value. These animals represent a genetic resource for the biomedical community. Must be able to maintain biosecurity at these various locations. Other duties may include helping with euthanization, sample collections from live or morbid animals and disposal of morbid animals at the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, or Animal Sciences.

Salary

Salary Range: $10.43 - $16.77/hour

Grade: GGS-004

University Title: Research/Lab Technician

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Shift

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Some weekends and holidays as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with feeding, caring, and monitoring health for large breed animals. As well as, breeding and farrowing, semen collections litter process, and estrus detection. Excellent record keeping skills.

Application Materials

In addition to the online application, please provide a cover letter and resume.

Columbia Missouri Information

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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

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