UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Regenerative Medicine

Job Description Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Norris in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is looking for a parttime Research Specialist I to assist in a basic science biomedical laboratory on cardiovascular research projects. The position requires motivated wellorganized individuals with excellent communication skills and a desire to contribute to a team atmosphere.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001062 COM REG MED Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University04

Pay Range

32686...000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: Pursuit and/or completion of a bachelors degree in chemistry biology or other life or health science is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional Knowledge Skill and Ability: Previous laboratory experience is considered helpful but not required.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma andtwo yearswork experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelors degree in chemistry biology or other natural life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.

Job Duties:

Perform basic lab maintenance responsibilities including glassware washing solution making and laboratory organization. The research specialist will be responsible for making up solutions of PBS keep track of stocks of essential items like gloves reagents antibodies. Help create an inventory of reagents and items in the lab. Maintain equipment such as scale and pipette accuracy. Essential 10

Independently perform basic histological techniques including tissue processing embedding and sectioning. The research specialist will be trained on immunohistochemical techniques and microscopy and will be expected to perform immunostaining and acquire micrographs. Essential 25

Independently perform basic cell culturing techniques including cell counting and general cell line maintenance. The research specialist will be trained on downstream analysis including western analyses. Essential 10

Work closely with the lab members and perform mouse husbandry on 10 different transgenic and targeted mouse lines. The research specialist will learn mouse genotyping weaning mouse line maintenance and general husbandry. The research specialist will also aid in mouse dissection and tissue collection and processing. Essential 25

Independently perform basic molecular biology techniques including DNA isolation Polymerase chain reaction agarose gel electrophoresis. The research specialist will extract RNA synthesis cDNA run qRTPCR and perform cell culture experiments and maintenance. Essential 20

Maintain accurate records of animals and experimental procedures. Proficiency at programs including googledocs excel and word. The research specialist will assist in writing protocols optimizing experiments back up computers perform statistical analysis and record experimental protocols and data. Essential 10

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelors 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 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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