UNIV-Research Specialist -Dr. Rohrer's Lab-Department of Ophthalmology

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- ** Job Description Summary
** The purpose of this Research Specialist position is to study the cellular and molecular basis of retinal health and disease using physiological and biochemical methods. The position requires work with human cells and animals.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Research Grant
** Cost Center
** CC000988 COM Ophthalmology CC
** Pay Rate Type
** Hourly
* * Pay Grade
** University-04
** Pay Range
** 33,339.

- 61,680.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
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* Job Description:

** The purpose of this Research Specialist position is to study the cellular and molecular basis of retinal health and disease using physiological and biochemical methods. The position requires work with human cells and animals.
** MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
** A high school diploma and two years' work experience in a clinical or research setting; 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.
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* Preferred Experience:

** A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural or life science is required. A minimum of two (2) years' work experience in a research laboratory setting is required. College courses in biological sciences strongly preferred.

Experience with animal research is preferred.
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* Job Duties:

** 35%- Prepare tissue culture and iPSC cells for cell biology questions. Work in clean room and establish monolayers for experiments.
20%- Analyze cells and supernatants collected from cell monolayers using molecular biology techniques (western, ELISA, QRT-PCR).20%- Image mouse eyes in vivo and collect eyes and serum from mice following sacrifice. Analyze samples using molecular biology techniques (western, ELISA, QRT-PCR).15%- Organize and analyze results of physiological, biochemical and molecular measurements with computer software (specialized imaging software, Excel, and other); maintain experimental and animal records.
10%- Maintain equipment and tools used for experiments
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* Minimum Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

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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 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 push/ Ability to lift…