UNIV - Research Specialist II - Surgery Center for Cellular Therapy
UNIV - Research Specialist II - Surgery Center for Cellular Therapy
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The Department of Surgery Center for Cellular Therapy is actively recruiting for a Research Specialist II. The RSII will perform general laboratory work with human blood and tissue as well as minor administration duties in a translational clinical lab.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
Research GrantCost Center
CC000957 COM Center For Cellular Therapy CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University05
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Pay Range:
$38985.00 $55559.00 $72134.00 (min mid max)
Job Duties:
30 Processing of human blood and tissue specimens in a classified cleanroom/controlled environment. The employee will be involved in handling viral vectors; aseptic processing and largescale culture of PBMCs unstimulated mononuclear derived cells stimulated peripheral bloodderived mononuclear cells CD34 selected cells Tcells and/or other specific cells collected during apheresis. The target cells will be processed cultured packaged and/or cryopreserved. Participate in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) assist with the validation of SOPs for any additional cellular products including new CART mesenchymal stem cells and other cellular products.
30 The employee will participate in the Autologous Islet Cell Isolation process mesenchymal stem cell culture and functional analysis.
30 Immunological testing of Human Blood and Tissue Specimens involving sample preparation and running troubleshooting for flow cytometry ELISA Elispot coculture for antigen recognition and other assays. This portion of the position will require the performance of complex microbiological testing of blood specimens from clinical patients. This will include isolation of the buffy coat from whole blood using a density gradient separation and staining for Flow Cytometry.
5 Other general Lab Duties will include routine cleaning of the controlled environment using specified chemicals some of which require the use of a fullface respirator managing inventory of supplies ordering of supplies instrumentation disinfection and sterilization data collection training and development of protocols etc.
5 Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience Skills and Abilities:
Experience with Immunological testing preferred including but not limited to: ELISA mononuclear cell Isolation by density gradient and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Assay. Knowledge and Skill in Flow Cytometry and Hematology preferred. Previous experience with Dendritic Cells Tcells mesenchymal stem cells and/or Islet Isolations preferred. Knowledge of the principles and laboratory applications of Microbiology and Immunology and scientific procedures is preferred. Knowledge of aseptic technique is preferred. Candidate must be able to work independently or with limited supervision.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelors degree in chemistry biology or other natural life or health care science and one year work experience directly related to the assigned research area.
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. (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) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions stretch bend while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 2530 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes from floor level to counter tops unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops 50 lbs. or greater unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and annually. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: 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.
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