Biomedical Research Lab Technician – Molecular & Tissue Analysis

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Surgery is seeking motivated Research Technicians to join Dr. Shiyou Chen's laboratory. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative biomedical research environment and contributes to scientific discovery in a dynamic setting.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma. Anticipated hourly salary range is $15.00–$17.00 with University benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to learn and work in a laboratory setting.
• Interest in biomedical research and lab science.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations and assist with ongoing research projects.
• Conduct experiments and collect data.
• Prepare research reports.
• Manage mouse colonies and perform genotyping.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, and immunostaining.
• Process mouse tissues and conduct histological analyses.
• Prepare reagents and maintain cell cultures.
• Capture, analyze, and manage data sets.
• Ensure proper disposal of laboratory waste and maintain a safe lab environment.

Skills

Lab operations

Data collection

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Western blotting

PCR

Immunostaining

Histology

Job description

The University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Surgery is seeking motivated Research Technicians to join Dr. Shiyou Chen's laboratory. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative biomedical research environment and contributes to scientific discovery in a dynamic setting.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma. Anticipated hourly salary range is $15.00–$17.00 with University benefits.