Research Specialist II – Picking Lab

Life Sciences Center

The Picking Lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Specialist II to support laboratory research and animal studies.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on research,collaborative teamwork, and contributing to a well-organizedlaboratory environment.

• Assist with animal experiments and maintain animal breedingcolonies.
• Perform laboratory assays, including ELISAs and BLISAs.
• Maintain and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) tosupport FDA compliance.
• Support laboratory safety, cleanliness, inventory, stocking, and solution preparation.
• Collaborate with lab members to support day-to-day research activities.
• Communicate experimental results, observations, and potential issues to the Principal Investigator.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningfulresearch while developing experience in animal research, laboratory techniques, regulatory procedures, and collaborative scientificoperations.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with some early hours and some animalschecks on weekends as needed.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Basic lab skills such as making buffers, pipetting, mouse work andbasic bacteriology

Salary Range: $19.25-$24.05 per hour

Grade: GGS 008

University

Title:

Research Specialist II

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Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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