UNIV - Research Specialist III - Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be under the supervision of the PI, will participate in routine experiments and the maintenance of a basic biomedical science laboratory, develop protocols, perform complex molecular biology and cell biology assays, manage budget and ordering. Advise and assist PI and lab members on all laboratory projects. The work will be conducted in a basic biomedical laboratory.

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 journal-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Strong organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• 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 climb, using step stool.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries.
• 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 materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted.
• Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted.
• 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 lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, 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

• Masters in Biomedical Science or Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or other life science is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in microbiology, and various laboratory techniques including PCR, cell culture, histology and immunostaining, and microscopic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to complex laboratory procedures involving, cell culturing, PCR, immunohistochemisty, microscopy and a variety of molecular biology procedures.
• Facilitate and maintain computerized data entry and record keeping.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies, oversee ordering, monitor spending for budgetary and reporting purposes, and ensure maintenance of laboratory databases.
• Document protocol optimization and experimental results, analyze data, and advise principal investigator and lab members in adaptation and completion of experimental design and execution.
• Train and assist lab members in, 1) the proper protocol for preparing solutions, reagents, media or stains necessary for prescribed tests; 2) operation, calibration and maintenance on specialized equipment; 3) apply standard quality control techniques to assure quality of test results.
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate project goals and timetables among diverse, separate research projects, including time/cost budgeting, troubleshooting and protocol revision.

What This Job Offers

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