Research Specialist I: Pulmonary Immunity & Pig Models

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri in Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to work in the Life Sciences Center. You will be involved in studies using genetically edited pig models to explore unconventional T cells and their role in immunity to influenza and other pathogens.

Expect teamwork across a dynamic lab with opportunities to propose your own projects. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm on site, with possible weekend/evening hours as experiments require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with at least 1 year of experience.
• Experience in animal studies or laboratory research is implied by duties.

Responsibilities

• Planning and participating in animal studies
• Updating animal care and use and biosafety protocols
• Performing and analyzing laboratory experiments
• Ordering laboratory supplies
• Coordinating undergraduate researcher activities

Skills

Laboratory experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

University of Missouri in Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to work in the Life Sciences Center. You will be involved in studies using genetically edited pig models to explore unconventional T cells and their role in immunity to influenza and other pathogens.

Expect teamwork across a dynamic lab with opportunities to propose your own projects. The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm on site, with possible weekend/evening hours as experiments require.