UNIV - Research Specialist I - Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Job Description Summary

The research specialist I will work under general supervision by the PI and Lab manager and will be part of a basic science research laboratory that focuses on mitochondria biology and treatment of mitochondrial diseases, especially Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). The work of the individual will be with emphasis on cell culture, including maintaining cell lines including thawing, expansion, passaging using strict aseptic techniques and performing independent experiments including staining imaging and evaluation.

Job Description Summary

The research specialist I will work under general supervision by the PI and Lab manager and will be part of a basic science research laboratory that focuses on mitochondria biology and treatment of mitochondrial diseases, especially Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). The work of the individual will be with emphasis on cell culture, including maintaining cell lines including thawing, expansion, passaging using strict aseptic techniques and performing independent experiments including staining imaging and evaluation.

Furthermore, the individual will be involved in the maintenance of the transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology and immunohistochemistry, microscope imaging, animal behavioral and electrophysiological studies, and utilizing various other laboratory techniques including PCR, western blotting.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001060 COM REG MED Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN
06

Pay Range

37,200.

- 59,500.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift



Job Description


Research Specialist I


Job Purpose

The research specialist I will work under general supervision by the PI and Lab manager and will be part of a basic science research laboratory that focuses on mitochondria biology and treatment of mitochondrial diseases, especially Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). The work of the individual will be with emphasis on cell culture, including maintaining cell lines including thawing, expansion, passaging using strict aseptic techniques and performing independent experiments including staining imaging and evaluation.

Furthermore, the individual will be involved in the maintenance of the transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology and immunohistochemistry, microscope imaging, animal behavioral and electrophysiological studies, and utilizing various other laboratory techniques including PCR, western blotting.

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.

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or other life science is required. Strong organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Previous laboratory experience with cell culture and sterile techniques is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving project needs. Must be able to work with animals (mouse and rat).

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 and lab manager but expected to conduct experiments, collect and record data with decent level of independence and discretion.

Indicate Additional Comments Regarding This Position

Work is conducted in a basic biomedical laboratory that focuses on mitochondrial diseases and their treatment.

Proposed

Job Duties

Perform mammalian cell culture, ex vivo tissue culture experiments, with a range of experimental assays.

Percent of Total Time: 35 - Essential

Perform simple to complex laboratory procedures in one or more areas of laboratory investigation such as: DNA isolation and PCR; western blot; histological sample preparation and staining, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and a variety of other molecular…