Senior Research Specialist - Dr. Rector Laboratory

NextGen Precision Health

The University of Missouri's NextGen Precision Health Building seeks an experienced Senior Research Specialist for the Scott Rector Lab.

The Senior Research Specialist will assist the laboratory manager and fellow lab mates as a research specialist for the Principal Investigator (PI). The person is expected to conduct research studies that are compatible with the PI's overall research focus/objectives with input and oversight from the PI and laboratory manager.

The person in this position is expected to help conduct, analyze, and interpret research studies. This person will help manage mouse breeding colonies, genotype, run various assays including but not limited to real time PCR, western blots, histology, mitochondrial function, cell culture, necropsy, and enzymatic assays.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work w/the lab manager to initiate, organize, and conduct experiments in rodents that evaluate the effects of genetic modification and diet on fatty liver disease in various animal models.
• Understand how own assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others. Works to create a collaborative team environment.
• Animal colony management.
• Perform duties that will keep the lab organized and clean.

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional nights and weekends

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary Range: $52,915.20-$68,161.60/year

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Senior Research Specialist

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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