Lab Technician II – Wan Lab
About the role
The Research/Lab Technician position is available at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory within the Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri. The position supports and enhances research projects focusing on the molecular mechanisms of virus transmission, pathogenesis, and immunological responses, specifically for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. The incumbent will assist with animal experiments, routine lab management tasks, and surveillance efforts, performing various assays and assisting with student training.
Responsibilities
- Assist with animal experiments using various animal models such as mice, ferrets, swine, and avian species.
- Perform necropsy on research animals following standard operating procedures.
- Perform protein expression following standard operating procedures.
- Conduct assays to achieve scientific objectives after training, including serological assays, ELISpot, virus propagation and purification, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR/qRT-PCR, glycan microarray analyses, Biolayer Interferometry data analysis, and western blotting.
- Train students to achieve research goals after relevant experience is obtained.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
- Prior research experience in infectious diseases is preferred.
- Prior experience with animal handling is preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work while wearing lab PPE, including N95 masks.
Skills
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
The position is eligible for University benefits, 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.
Pay
$15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm with occasional evening/weekend work depending on experiment needs.