Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision of the PI in the Dept. of Regenerative Medicine and Chief Scientist in the Cell Models Core the candidate will perform specialized analytical experiments including molecular assays biochemical assays and reagent preparation. They will also culture and manipulate human pluripotent stem cells.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001062 COM REG MED Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

39764.00 - 56670.00 - 73576.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelors degree in chemistry biology or other natural life or health care science andone yearwork experience directly related to the assigned research area.

Additional Skills Preferred:

Masters degree in Biomedical Science and laboratory experience in the culture and manipulation of human pluripotent stem cells and with laboratory methods equipment and materials would be beneficial. Will require frequent weekend work.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform analytic experiments including molecular assays biochemical assays and reagent preparation. Perform tissue culture and differentiate human pluripotent stem cells. Collect and record data with decent level of independence and discretion. Essential - 30%

Perform DNA isolation PCR gene cloning CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and other molecular assays. Essential 25%

Perform lab maintenance responsibilities including glassware washing sterilize and clean laboratory supplies. Produce reagents for tissue culture and molecular biology and laboratory organization. Duties also include inventory of reagents and items in the lab. Essential 35%

Facilitate and maintain computerized data entry and record keeping of experimental protocols data and research results. The research specialist will also assist in writing protocols. Essential 10%

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 - 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) 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 25-30 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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