LABORATORY SPECIALIST II

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses using established procedures and Official Methods of Analysis
• Operate and maintain complex instrumentation, including HPLC, GLC, Nitrogen Analyzer
• Conduct routine and technical project tasks as assigned
• Prepare technical reports and assist senior staff with data interpretation
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Affix inventory management to support ongoing laboratory operations
• Analyze data and apply standard practices to solve routine problems
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency
• Support laboratory operations, including occasional weekend rotation to monitor equipment and sample preparation
• Collaborate with team members and potentially mentor or assist other staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an analytical laboratory environment
• Familiarity with chromatography techniques (HPLC, GLC)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and meet deadlines
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting

Shift

Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30 p.m. Occasional overtime and weekend work as required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $19.25 - $27.40 hourly.

Grade

GGS-008

University Title

RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.