Job Description Summary
The Department of Surgery, Institute of Surgical Sciences, is actively recruiting for a Research Specialist I. The purpose of the Research Specialist I position is to maintain animal colonies and assist in day-to-day lab maintenance and experiments with the Principal Investigator.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC006113 COM SURG Surgical Sciences
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN06
Pay Range
37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Pay Range:
$37,944.00 - $49,266.00 - $60,690.00 (min - mid - max)
Job Duties:
35% - Perform experiments investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in immune cell function. Specifically, the applicant will utilize cell and molecular biology techniques including but limited to, cell culture, molecular cloning, and enzymatic assays; transfections and gene expression assays; protein, RNA and DNA isolation and separation; ELISA; real-time RTPCR; immunostaining and flow cytometry; proliferation and apoptosis assays and immunohistochemistry.
25% - Perform work involving the use of small laboratory animals, including measuring tumors, collecting fluids and tissues; administering drugs and cells; performing cellular, chemical, and DNA analysis of blood and tissue samples, and freezing and thawing cells. The techniques that will be utilized include flow cytometry and PCR.
25% - Extensive effort will be needed to maintain rodent colonies and keeping records. Will also assist in creating new models through crossbreeding techniques. Communicating with other labs, whether it's transferring mice, providing samples, or needed information and protocol update using the online software support is required.
15% - Maintain laboratory instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintain laboratory notebooks and records related to protocols, policy, and regulation. Will be involved in placing orders for the laboratory and communicating with suppliers to ensure that consumable supplies and reagents are timely delivered for the lab personnel.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities:
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science and one year work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and three years advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical, basic science, animal care or research laboratory.
Experience with Immunological testing preferred, including, but not limited to: Intracellular Cytokine Staining, Cytokine Bead Assay, Elisa, Elispot, MNC Isolation by Ficoll Gradient, Tetrameric Peptide Staining, Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Assay. Knowledge and Skill in Flow Cytometry and Hematology preferred. Previous experience with Dendritic Cells, T-cells, and/or Islet Isolations preferred.
Candidate must be able to work independently or with limited supervision.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
Physical Requirements:
(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)…