UNIV - Research Specialist III - Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Research/Development
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science, Research Scientist -
Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science
Research Specialist III
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology
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.
Location:
Charleston, South Carolina
Entity:
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC
- Univ)
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Research Grant
Cost Center: CC001062 COM REG MED Operations CC
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Grade:
University-GEN
09
Pay Range: 52,100.
- 88,600.000
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Job Description
Research Specialist III:
Mindy Engevik Lab
Proposed
Purpose:
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.
MUSC
Minimum 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.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities preferred:
Masters in Biomedical Science or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or other life science is preferred. Strong organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in microbiology, and various laboratory techniques including PCR, cell culture, histology and immunostaining, and microscopic imaging.
Describe the guidelines and supervision an employee receives to do this job, including the employee's independence and discretion:
Employee is supervised by the PI but expected to conduct experiments, collect and record data with decent level of independence and discretion.
Indicate additional comments regarding this position:
The work will be conducted in a basic biomedical laboratory.
Proposed
Job Duties:
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.
Minimum 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.
Physical Requirements:
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Note:
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…
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