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# Research Lab Technician - Dr. Wan's Lab

- **Company:** University of Missouri
- **Location:** Columbia, MO, United States
- **Salary:** $34,320.0 - $39,520.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Simulation, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SARS Software Products
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88463309/1

## About the Role

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary., Prior research experience in infectious diseases is preferred.

Prior experience in necropsy and animal handling background is preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range

## Description

A Research Lab Technician is available at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory, University of Missouri (MU) (http://sysbio.missouri.edu). The Wan Lab research focuses on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Our research employs integrated based approaches that combine laboratory, clinical and computational methods. This position is created to support and enhance productivities on projects studying the molecular mechanisms of virus transmission, pathogenesis, and immunological responses, as well as the development of broadly protective vaccines for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses.

 * Assist with animal experiments using various animal models such as mice, ferrets, swine, and avian species.
 * Assist with routine lab management tasks such as maintenance, inventory, and reagent preparation.
 * Assist with influenza and other emerging infectious disease surveillance efforts.
 * Perform necropsy on research animals following standard operating procedures.
 * Conduct assays to achieve scientific objectives after training, such as serological assays (e.g., hemagglutination inhibition, ELISA, and neutralization), ELISpot, virus propagation and purification, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR/qRT-PCR, glycan microarray analyses, Biolayer Interferometry data analysis, and western blotting.
 * Train students to achieve research goals after relevant experience is obtained.

Note: Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned that are project and/or discipline specific.

Physical Requirements
The Incumbent must have: 1) the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly; and 2) the ability to work while wearing lab PPE, including N95 masks.

Work Environment
The BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, or ABSL-3 laboratory environment.
Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evening/weekend work depending on experiment needs.


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