UNIV - Part-Time - Research Specialist III - Electron Microscopy Lab - Department of Path & Lab

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Performs a variety of scientific procedures in a research setting, and train laboratory personnel to perform various techniques.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science directly related to the assigned area of research and two years advanced journel-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction.
• Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted.
• Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted.
• 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.
• Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level.
• Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally.
• Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems.
• Ability to hear and/or understand conversations.
• Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually.
• 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

• Must have experience in handling laboratory mice, including harvesting and processing various tissues.
• Must have extensive knowledge in histology, cell ultrastructure, and light and electron microscopy.
• Must have advanced computer skills and meticulous record keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all fixation, embedding, staining, and sectioning protocols necessary to produce thick and thin sections for varied tissue and/or cell preparations.
• Operate the transmission electron microscope to complete sample imaging and analysis culminating is the production and storage of digital images.
• Record, label and document all specimens received by the laboratory to ensure records and results are maintained for users of the laboratory and proper user fees are assigned.
• Instruct graduate students and faculty researchers on the use of undefined
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of EM in support of the research and clinical operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees