Lab Technician - Part-time - 20-29 hours/week

Lab Technician - Part-time - up to 29 hours/week

This part time lab associate research technician position supports scientists conducting nutritional research experiments. The position is part of the Dairy Feed R&D team and is located at the Center for Animal Metabolism and Microbiology (CAMM) at the Purina Animal Nutrition Research Facility in Gray Summit, MO.

This lab position assists with research projects related to innovation and new product development. This includes weighing samples and substrates, preparing media, performing in vitro and in sacco experiments with mixed ruminal microorganisms, cleaning and preparing labware, collecting research samples and data, participating in safety trainings and maintaining safety equipment, drying and grinding samples, and data entry.

Processing rumen content, milk, feed, urine, feces, and blood samples is frequently required. Other responsibilities may include lab maintenance, purchasing supplies, preparing reports, and supporting the team caring for cows and steers.

Candidates will need to be able to work well both on a small team and independently with little supervision. Hours can be mutually agreed upon and can be flexible. An ideal candidate would have availability to work two or three 8-hour shifts on weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with periodic shifted hours (including weekend work) on a project-specific basis. Part-time employees can work up to 29 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing media and labware
  
  


• Weighing samples and substrates
  
  


• Cleaning labware
  
  


• Maintaining safety equipment
  
  

Required Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma
  
  


• Ability to follow instruction and SOPs
  
  


• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Education:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
  
  


• Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience
  
  


• Analytical Chemistry experience (GC, HPLC, TLC, ELISA, etc.)
  
  


• Experience working with large animals
  
  

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