University of Missouri-Columbia
Senior Research Lab Technician – Wan Lab
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Senior Research Lab Technician – Wan Lab
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A Senior Research/Lab Technician is available at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory, University of Missouri (MU). The Wan Lab research focuses on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Integrated laboratory, clinical and computational methods support projects studying viral transmission, pathogenesis, immunological responses, and vaccine development.
Responsibilities
Conduct assays such as serological tests (hemagglutination inhibition, ELISA, neutralization), ELISpot, virus propagation and purification, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR/qRT-PCR, glycan microarray analyses, Biolayer Interferometry data analysis, and Western blotting.
Prepare and maintain virus and other stocks; assist with routine lab management tasks including maintenance, inventory, and reagent preparation.
Assist in animal experiment coordination (scheduling, husbandry, procedures, sample collection, data collection).
Train students to achieve research goals after receiving relevant experience.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly and work while wearing lab PPE, including N95 masks.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior research experience in infectious diseases.
Prior experience in necropsy and animal handling.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
Work Environment BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, or ABSL-3 laboratory environment.
Shift Typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; some schedule variability (including evenings/weekends) depending on experiment needs.
Salary Range $14.80 - $24.00 per hour.
Application Materials CV, resume, references.
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.
Benefits This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental, caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts.
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Senior Research Lab Technician – Wan Lab
role at
University of Missouri-Columbia .
A Senior Research/Lab Technician is available at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory, University of Missouri (MU). The Wan Lab research focuses on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Integrated laboratory, clinical and computational methods support projects studying viral transmission, pathogenesis, immunological responses, and vaccine development.
Responsibilities
Conduct assays such as serological tests (hemagglutination inhibition, ELISA, neutralization), ELISpot, virus propagation and purification, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR/qRT-PCR, glycan microarray analyses, Biolayer Interferometry data analysis, and Western blotting.
Prepare and maintain virus and other stocks; assist with routine lab management tasks including maintenance, inventory, and reagent preparation.
Assist in animal experiment coordination (scheduling, husbandry, procedures, sample collection, data collection).
Train students to achieve research goals after receiving relevant experience.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly and work while wearing lab PPE, including N95 masks.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior research experience in infectious diseases.
Prior experience in necropsy and animal handling.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
Work Environment BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, or ABSL-3 laboratory environment.
Shift Typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; some schedule variability (including evenings/weekends) depending on experiment needs.
Salary Range $14.80 - $24.00 per hour.
Application Materials CV, resume, references.
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.
Benefits This position is eligible for University benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental, caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts.
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