UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Neurosurgery: Pediatric

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will provide research expertise and be highly organized, assisting in the conduct of pediatric research studies. Responsibilities include scheduling experiments, study organization (including IACUC and IRB submissions and communication), and data collection. The candidate will collaborate closely with research investigators and staff, including clinicians, engineers, residents, and students, and will perform designated research activities independently according to research protocols.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting.
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 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).
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.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with experimental data collections involving complex pediatric research paradigms, including the collection of behavioral and health data.
Collect samples, perform sample analyses, and extract measurement data from experiments.
Coordinate research projects from inception through completion to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate performance of research protocols, and collection of data.
Assist with the maintenance of study organization, including data entry and data storage through both document hard copies and electronically.
Organize, write, and renew animal (IACUC) and human (IRB) protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining communication with the institutional IACUC and IRB.
Procure, prepare, and use equipment and other supplies for experiments done in the laboratory.
Design and assist in the design of experimental research protocols to assist investigators in their research studies.
Other duties as assigned.