Senior Research Specialist. This is a full time position in the Division of Plant Science & Technology, CAFNR, University of Missouri. The position, which is part of the Missouri Grape and Wine Institute (GWI) is located on the MU campus in Columbia, MO. The GWI is seeking an individual with a vast scope of whole plant and plant pathology experience to join our viticultur

The Advanced Light Microscopy Core (ALMC) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Research Specialist. This position is vital to support the expanding range of instrumentation and technologies within our core facility and to meet the growing demands of our clients. In FY2023, the ALMC served a diverse community of 182 researchers fr

The Department of Surgery MU Surgical Center for Outcomes Research and Effectiveness (MUSCORE) office is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of a Research Specialist I. The primary function of this position is to provide both laboratory and clinical research data management support for the MUSCORE team. The individual in this position will assist in the

We are hiring a Research Specialist II to assist in ongoing research projects to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms of inflammation in cardiovascular disease. This includes performing duties to facilitate day to day functions of the lab including routine tasks like ordering supplies, preparing solutions, maintenance of equipment, mouse colony management, record k

The primary purpose of this position is managing the field research operations for the northern Missouri soybean breeding program. This position is responsible for managing all field experiments at 6 locations across Missouri, as well as participating in planting, harvesting, collecting field data, and maintaining our fields and research equipment in proper working order.

The primary roles of this position will be to manage all aspects of the near infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and analytical chemistry labs (HPLC and GC) for the northern Missouri soybean breeding and research program. This position will be required to work in the high throughput genotyping lab under a supervision of a lab manager. This position also supports seed lab and fiel

Execute a wide range of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to DNA extraction, PCR, Rt PCR, gel electrophoresis, and quantitative PCR, cell culture, protein studies as well as in animal experiments Cultivate and maintain cell cultures with precision and consistency. Contribute to the planning and execution of experiments under the guidance of senior sc

The Towler laboratory in the NextGen Precision Health building is currently seeking a Research Lab Manager at the University of Missouri. The Towler laboratory studies the endocrine regulation of the bone vascular axis, relevant to aortic valve /vascular calcification and osteoporosis using preclinical disease models (mice, swine) and biochemical analyses of human tissue

The Family & Child Development Lab at the University of Missouri, directed by Dr. Ashley Groh, is recruiting a full time research assistant to begin in summer 2024. The research assistant will work on an NSF funded study on the human maternal brain over the transition to motherhood. Specifically, this study examines the interplay of maternal psychological risk (e.g., atta

The University of Missouri's Animal Modeling Core at Discovery Ridge seeks an experienced Senior Research Specialist to perform and participate in specialized technical laboratory and research procedures. Key duties performed by this position include Rodent colony management including animal husbandry, tagging and sample collection as well as necropsy and lab animal surgi

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

Performing RT dPCR analysis to quantify the levels of SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19) and its variants in the wastewater samples collected from Missouri facilities. Performing RT dPCR analysis to quantify the levels of Influenza A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Monkey pox and other pathogen targets on the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) panel in the

Administering alcohol to study participants and collecting EEG data Coordinating schedules and payment to participants in the study Training and working with undergraduate researchers Shift Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Occasional nights and weekends may be required based on participant scheduling needs. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degre

This position reports to the PI indirectly and the Division Administrator directly, and is responsible for planning, coordinating, regulatory and oversight of the daily activities for a high impact research laboratory conducting grant funded research defining the mechanisms related to diabetes. The position provides professional technical expertise to others in the lab in

Prepares studies and reports that assist senior level associates Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary Conducts various analyses, reports and research based on specialized procedures Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems and uses problem solving skills to modify proc