RESEARCH SPECIALIST SR

at  University of Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION

§ Carrying out complex laboratory experiments including: fruit fly maintenance and care, DNA and RNA sample preparation, coordinating experimental evolution of fly populations, developing physiological assays. (40%)
§ Experiment and data management including: maintaining a detailed lab book, organizing and keeping records about data storage for the lab’s projects, collating and organizing protocols, experimental plans, data collection sheets, and collaborative work schedules (15%)
§ Management of the research team including: providing assistance and training for incoming trainees, coordination of projects involving collaboration between lab members, participation in lab and research meetings (25%)
§ General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab safety (10%)
§ Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%)
§ Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.)
§ Performs routine analytical assignments using existing procedures
§ Prepares studies and reports that assist senior level associates
§ Performs a variety of specialized or complex procedures and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary
§ Assists in the coordination of quality control procedures within the research function
§ Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
§ Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations
§ Has limited impact on own work team
§ Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
§ Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding
§ Coordinates external projects with other departments
§ Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
§ General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab safety (10%)
§ Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%)
§ Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate degree (Master’s or higher) in Biological Sciences or a related field. Experience with experimental design, basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. pipetting, preparing solutions), and working on a team.

Please refer the Job description for details