Senior Scientist, Animal Genome Editing & Embryo Tech

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Senior Scientist in the Division of Animal Sciences to lead development and application of reproductive and genome editing technologies in cattle and swine. You will design, execute, and manage research projects while supporting daily lab operations and training efforts.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in biology or animal science and have experience with bovine and swine genome editing, in vitro embryo production, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area with at least 4 years of experience required.
• Masters/PhD in biology, animal science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute research projects across the laboratory.
• Perform daily laboratory maintenance and support ongoing research activities.
• Conduct molecular biology techniques including PCR, Western Blotting, real-time PCR, cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation.
• Perform genome editing in cattle and pig cells and micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos.
• Produce bovine and porcine in vitro embryos via m vitro maturation, fertilization and culture.
• Support animal care activities per approved protocols.
• Assist in SOP development, implementation and compliance monitoring.
• Train student workers in laboratory techniques and safety.
• Summarize study outcomes to form manuscripts.

Skills

Genome editing in cattle and pigs

In vitro embryo production

Micromanipulation of oocytes and Embry

Molecular biology techniques

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience in related field

Master's or PhD in biology/animal science

Tools

PCR

Western Blotting

real-time PCR

Cell culture

DNA/RNA isolation

Micromanipulation

Job description

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Senior Scientist in the Division of Animal Sciences to lead development and application of reproductive and genome editing technologies in cattle and swine. You will design, execute, and manage research projects while supporting daily lab operations and training efforts.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in biology or animal science and have experience with bovine and swine genome editing, in vitro embryo production, and related