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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Research Specialist I - Lymphatic Physiology

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.05/hr - $24.93/hr

1+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Specialist I to provide technical and operational support for federally funded research projects. This role involves performing a range of experimental, analytical, and maintenance duties within a laboratory setting focused on lymphatic physiology and molecular biology.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, cleaning, and autoclaving of labware

Prepare physiological solutions and Aliquot, prepare, and handle pharmacological reagents and experimental compounds

Perform mechanical testing on freshly isolated lymphatic muscle cells

Work with deformable membranes to assess stretch activation of lymphatic muscle cells

Dissect lymphatic micro-vessels and perform isobaric mouse lymphatic collecting vessel myography and confocal imaging of genetically encoded calcium sensors in lymphatic muscle cells

Conduct immunofluorescence confocal microscopy and analyze contractile and imaging data

Assist in the maintenance of the mouse colony, including genotyping, breeding strategies, and weaning

Support the lab manager with gel electrophoresis and PCR procedures as needed

Clean and organize laboratory work areas; maintain and operate scientific equipment

Be capable of designing 3D designs and 3D printing to modify our experimental apparatus

Monitor and order laboratory supplies to ensure uninterrupted research operations

Perform routine biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry, following established protocols

Analyze and graph experimental data using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism

Contribute to the preparation of data for publications, presentations, and reports

Demonstrate initiative in expanding technical expertise and taking on new experimental techniques

Advancement potential based on demonstrated ability to increase involvement and technical capabilities in ongoing and future lab projects

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesImmunofluorescence microscopyCell cultureData analysis3D designPrintingTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

At least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Preferred

Minimum of Bachelors degree in STEM field

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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