Lab Research Specialist II — Animal & Assay Expert

University of Missouri System; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri System's Bond Life Sciences Center seeks a Research Specialist II to support laboratory research and animal studies. The role emphasizes hands-on tasks, collaboration, and maintaining an organized lab environment.

The position is full-time in the Life Sciences Center with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend animal checks. Salary range provided; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Basic lab skills such as making buffers and pipetting.
• Experience with mouse work and basic bacteriology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal experiments and maintain animal breeding colonies.
• Perform laboratory assays, including ELISAs and BLISAs.
• Maintain and develop SOPs to support FDA compliance.
• Support laboratory safety, cleanliness, inventory, stocking, and solution preparation.
• Collaborate with lab members to support day-to-day research activities.
• Communicate experimental results, observations, and potential issues to the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Lab skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Missouri System's Bond Life Sciences Center seeks a Research Specialist II to support laboratory research and animal studies. The role emphasizes hands-on tasks, collaboration, and maintaining an organized lab environment.

The position is full-time in the Life Sciences Center with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekend animal checks. Salary range provided; visa sponsorship is not available.