RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

Hiring Department

Department of Animal Sciences

Job Description

This position will be shared with the Swine Research Complex, National Swine Resource and Research Center and other pig projects in the Prather Laboratory to assist with maintaining animal welfare. Tasks will include feeding animals, cleaning animal areas, transporting animals within the farm, transporting animals from the farm to various delivery sites, maintaining vaccination schedule integrity, maintaining digital and physical records, farrowing assistance, piglet processing, estrus detection, artificial insemination, semen collection, surgical assistance, as well as other tasks related to promoting general animal welfare. This position will require working some weekends and other irregular hours as necessary.

15% Prepare written reports on progress of the various research projects in the lab. Keep records and documentation to track genetically modified swine mating and dispositions.

15% Assist with making genetic modifications to cells. Isolate DNA from pigs. Collect other samples from the pigs both dead and alive (e.g. blood, feces, tissue, etc.). Freeze both semen and fibroblast cells from genetically modified swine.

20% Care for newborn animals produced in the laboratory. Interact with on- and off- campus researchers who collaborate with the Prather laboratory. This will include coordination of the care and distribution of genetically modified swine and parts thereof.

25% Coordination and supervision of undergraduate workers, and coordination with other Research Specialist, Sr. Research Specialists, Graduate Students and PhD Scientists, and interact with the Office of Animal Resources and Animal Care and Quality Assurance.

25% Coordinate the care of the genetically engineered and wild type pigs in the Prather laboratory and assist with daily chores as needed. Interact with personnel from the Animal Science Research Center and the Swine Research Complex, the Annex buildings at the Beef Farm, the National Swine Resource and Research Center, and possibly other facilities on campus that house pigs (Middlebush, ARC, etc.) to facilitate animal movement and procedures such as surgery.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary: $15.29 - $26.11/ hour

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: RESEARCH SPECIALIST I

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Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Some weekends and other irregular hours as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Application Materials

In addition to the online application, please submit a 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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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.

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