Research Specialist I - Dr. Paul de Figueiredo’s Lab
About the role
The Dr. Paul de Figueiredo’s lab in the Bond Life Sciences Center is seeking a Research Specialist to contribute to lab management tasks and research.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine lab management tasks, such as ordering laboratory supplies, maintaining laboratory inventory, managing mouse colony, performing genotyping, assisting with animal experiments, and conducting immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining and microscopy.
Additional Responsibilities and Expectations
- Adhere to protocols and safety guidelines.
- Pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain accurate records and manage data effectively.
- Keep detailed and organized laboratory notebooks.
- Collaborate with other lab members and provide assistance and training as needed.
- Prepare reagents for experiments and perform molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Cultivate and maintain bacterial cultures.
Qualifications
- A 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.
Skills
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
Benefits
Not specified.
Schedule
Onsite, Monday - Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Pay
Salary Range: $17.40 - $30.30 per hour
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Other Information
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About Us
The Bond Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri is a dynamic hub where groundbreaking research meets real-world impact. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, our state-of-the-art facility brings together experts in diverse fields—engineers, cancer biologists, plant scientists, and IT specialists—all working towards a common goal: to save lives, reduce costs, and enhance everyday life for Missourians and people around the globe.
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.
Benefit Eligibility
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.
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.