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Charleston, SC - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Jiang Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina aims to understand the role of microbiome inflammation pathogenic autoantibody and B cell dysfunction in human disease immunopathogenesis HIV and SLE.
The staff scientist will conduct HIV and SLE projects in the lab train the lab members and help run the lab.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001034 COM PHARM Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University00


Pay Range

0.00 0.00 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Purpose

  • The Jiang Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina aims to understand the role of microbiome inflammation pathogenic autoantibody and B cell dysfunction in human disease immunopathogenesis HIV and SLE.
  • The staff scientist will conduct HIV and SLE projects in the lab train the lab members and help run the lab.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience:

A Ph.D. M.D. or equivalent with two years post doctorate experience.

Additional Knowledge skill ability preferred:

  • The ideal candidate is to have the experience of doing experiments related to immunology or molecular biology.
  • Detaileddriven.

Guideline and Supervision:

  • Maintain daily research work under the guidance of the PI.


Job Duties:

Maintain lab routine work and apply for lab safety documents 20

  • Routine lab maintenance (i.e. autoclave tip preparation liquid nitrogen tank refilling).
  • Support for lab safety applications.

Conduct immunologic and molecular biologic experiments in human studies and collect and analyze data 30

  • Assays such as qPCR flow cytometry ELISA.
  • Report research results to PI every week
  • Staff scientists and postdoc need to analyze data prepare manuscripts and present work at conferences.

Conduct immunologic and molecular biologic experiments (i.e. western IF qPCR) in animal studies and collect and analyze data 30

  • Assays such as western IF qPCR mouse strain breeding genotyping and maintainance.
  • Report research results to PI every week
  • Staff scientists and postdoc need to analyze data prepare manuscripts and present work at conferences.

Refine and standardize existing experimental procedures and train new lab members. 20

  • Maintain protocol
  • Train new lab members

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs. from floor level to height of 72 inches unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects up to 30 lbs. from height of 72 inches to floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five 5 floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal EVerify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the EVerify program please click here: Experience:

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