UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Pharmacology & Immunology

Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist I position is to 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 CC001032 COM PHARM Administration CCP Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-04 Pay Range 33339.00 - 47509.00 - 61680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Pay Range 33339.00 - 47509.00 - 61680.00 min - mid - max

Job Duties

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 its transferring mice providing samples or needed information and protocol update using the online software support is required.
• 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 and Experience 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.

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 - 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 walkingmobile. 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/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 2040 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.

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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