Temporary Senior Biochemistry Scientist, Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy

Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy (MIDE) in the Office of Strategic Innovations (OSIN) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

The Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is a fast-growing research institute founded to solve real-world problems by synthesizing physics and engineering principals with a pragmatic, results-driven and collaborative philosophy. Whether it's restoring health and wellness in the urban food-desert or developing state-of-the-art anti-drone technologies to protect our cities or troops, we're on it.

The team is growing and we have an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Senior Biochemistry Scientist to temporarily join our team. You would work with us in solving wicked challenges in defense, energy, and health by transitioning fundamental solutions requires a team of highly specialized, knowledgeable, and passionate individuals who seek answers to hard questions in a collaborative environment with world-class research organizations from coast-to-coast.

Job Description Duties:

• Participate on and support the development of semiconductor devices, their packaging, and protection/sustainability schemes as they pertain to the chemical properties of the materials, and their relationship to the electrical, RF, and mechanical properties of the devices.
• Participate and deliver on development and employment of fluorescent probes for cell/subcellular features and functions as they pertain to bio/health markers for RF safety and other emerging areas of research.
• Collaborate on the testing of these technologies within a team setting, capture data and perform verification & validation thereof.
• Generate reports and document findings in support of the ongoing funded work.
• Assist in laboratory organization and upkeep to support the sustainment and growth of the team's lab.

This position is 100% grant/externally funded and contingent on continued funding. This is a temporary position expected to conclude work on and not extend past October 31, 2026. This role is anticipated to work 40 hours per week.

Posses or have possessed a U.S. Security Clearance.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, and/or equivalent biomedical/bioengineering related field
• 3+ years of experience in the field of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, academic research, and/or industry.

Preferred Qualification:

• M.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, and/or equivalent biomedical/bioengineering related field
• At least one year of experience in government, defense, and or military where comparable knowledge and skillsets can be employed.
• Ability to work in biomedical facility with compliance to protocols and standards from applied research grants and contracts.
• Prior experience working with research in higher education, research, and STEM

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $36.00 to $37.00 per hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: The Temporary Professional title is not graded within the Global Grading System.
University Title: Temporary Professional
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Applications are due by August 30, 2026.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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