Cardiovascular Research Technician

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri School of Medicine's Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technician to join the Dunpeng Cai, PhD laboratory. The role supports translational cardiovascular research on vascular and heart valve diseases, using molecular biology, imaging, and animal models.

Responsibilities include experiments, data management, mouse breeding, PCR-based genotyping, ultrasound imaging, histology, and preparing reports, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments according to established protocols and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and manage experimental data.
• Maintain mouse colonies, coordinate breeding, and perform PCR-based genotyping.
• Assist with animal experiments, tissue collection, physiological assessments, and ultrasound imaging.
• Perform DNA, RNA, protein extraction; PCR/qPCR; Western blotting; immunostaining.
• Maintain primary vascular cell cultures and established cell lines.
• Process vascular and cardiac tissues for histology and immunohistochemistry.
• Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and other lab supplies.
• Assist with preparing research reports, figures, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Maintain lab inventories, equipment, and a clean, safe environment.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data management

Laboratory record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PCR-based genotyping

Ultrasound imaging

Job description

University of Missouri School of Medicine's Department of Surgery is seeking a Research Technician to join the Dunpeng Cai, PhD laboratory. The role supports translational cardiovascular research on vascular and heart valve diseases, using molecular biology, imaging, and animal models.

Responsibilities include experiments, data management, mouse breeding, PCR-based genotyping, ultrasound imaging, histology, and preparing reports, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.