UNIV - Research Specialist III - Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology

Job Description Summary

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 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.

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Employee

Research Grant

CC001062 COM REG MED Operations CC

Salary

University-GEN
09

52,100.

- 88,600.000

40

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.

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.

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.

Employee is supervised by the PI but expected to conduct experiments, collect and record data with decent level of independence and discretion.

The work will be conducted in a basic biomedical laboratory.

• Perform simple to complex laboratory procedures involving, cell culturing, PCR, immunohistochemisty, microscopy and a variety of molecular biology procedures.
  Percent of Total Time: 30 - Essential
• 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.
  Percent of Total Time: 30 - Essential
• Document protocol optimization and experimental results, analyze data, and advise principal investigator and lab members in adaptation and completion of experimental design and execution.
  Percent of Total Time: 15 - Essential
• 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.
  Percent of Total Time: 15 Essential
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate project goals and timetables among diverse, separate research projects, including time/cost budgeting, troubleshooting and protocol revision.
  Percent of Total Time: 10 - Essential

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 journel-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…