Research Specialist II – Lu Laboratory

at  University of Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Missouri’s NextGen Precision Health Building seeks an experienced Research Specialist II for the Dr. Bo Lu Research Lab.
The Research Specialist II will conduct NIH-funded research studies in the areas of autoimmune cardiopulmonary toxicities. This position requires expertise in molecular biology, radiation biology, immunology and biochemistry and at least some lab knowledge. This individual will also have administrative responsibilities such as preparing data for grants, assisting with writing manuscripts.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Work closely with the principal investigator to conduct collaborative research and assist the lab manager. Performs professional technical project tasks and participates in a variety of research procedures. Performs routine analytical assignments using existing procedures.
• Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations. Performs a variety of specialized or complex research experiments and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary.
• Assist in generating high quality data worthy of publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Comply with all notebook guidelines and policies to assure the highest level of scientific data quality and integrity. Assists in the coordination of quality control procedures within the research function. Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding. Assist Lab manager to coordinate external projects with other departments.
• Order and maintenance lab supplies.
• Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed.

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate collaboration, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity in their activities.

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

• Work closely with the principal investigator to conduct collaborative research and assist the lab manager. Performs professional technical project tasks and participates in a variety of research procedures. Performs routine analytical assignments using existing procedures.
• Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations. Performs a variety of specialized or complex research experiments and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary.
• Assist in generating high quality data worthy of publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Comply with all notebook guidelines and policies to assure the highest level of scientific data quality and integrity. Assists in the coordination of quality control procedures within the research function. Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding. Assist Lab manager to coordinate external projects with other departments.
• Order and maintenance lab supplies.
• Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed