UNIV - Post Doctoral Scholar - Pharmacology & Immunology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wang Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina aims to understand the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and resistance to cancer immunotherapy, and translating these mechanistic insights into novel therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. The postdoc will conduct cancer immunotherapy projects in the lab, train the lab members, and help run the lab.

Requirements

• Research experience in immunology and molecular biology.
• Detailed-driven.
• 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 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 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)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate is to have the research experience in immunology and molecular biology.
• Detailed-driven.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Independently conduct immunologic and molecular biologic experiments, and collect and analyze data (60%) Cell culture, Transfection/infection, Western-blot, PCR, Flow cytometry, ELISA, IF, animal experiment, et al. Report research results to the PI every week Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and present work at conferences.
• Refine and standardize existing experimental procedures and train new lab members. (20%) Maintain protocol T rain new lab members

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level