Research Consultant II

Lab for Infectious Disease Research

The Immunology Core Facility at the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research (LIDR) is seeking an enthusiastic Research Consultant II to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research on Risk Group 3 bacteria and viruses using highly innovative instrumentation. Current areas of research include plague, tularemia, arboviruses, and coronaviruses. The successful candidate will contribute to research unraveling the mechanisms of pathogenesis and developing innovative medical countermeasures. The LIDR mission emphasizes collaboration, within University of Missouri (MU) groups and with academic and industry research partners worldwide.

The LIDR is a Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) located on the MU-Columbia campus. As a state-of-the-art NIAID-supported facility, LIDR enables research with pathogens up to biosafety level 3 (BSL-3). It serves as a critical resource for MU scientists and collaborators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments and analyze data related to immunology and infectious disease research in a BSL-3 environment
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and prepare reports on research findings
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on multidisciplinary research projects
• Contribute to grant writing and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications

We value motivation and a willingness to learn over specific technical skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about infectious disease research and eager to contribute to our collaborative environment.

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Experience in flow cytometry, tissue culture, and BSL-3 laboratory practices (training will be provided if needed).

Salary Range: $58,573 - $78,304 per year

Grade: GGS 011
University Title: Research Consultant II
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LIDR Immunology Core webpage: https://research.missouri.edu/laboratory-for-infectious-disease-research/immunology-core

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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