Research Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Number RTF
00194PO26

USC Market Title Research Specialist

Link to USC Market Title (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./156402

Business Title (Internal Title) Research Specialist I

Campus Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division School of Medicine Columbia

Department SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience

Anticipated Hiring Range $37,340

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Other

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at  Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Advertised Job Summary The Research Specialist I will perform complex research techniques & procedures on grant-supported projects and conduct experiments using behavioral, electrophysiological, and neurochemical techniques. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, or related scientific field, a record of strong communication and writing skills, experience with in vivo approaches (e.g., surgical techniques, behavioral analyses, tissue dissection, electrophysiology etc.).

Preference will be given to highly motivated individuals with demonstrated ability to conduct research with rigorous record keeping and enthusiasm to take an active role in shaping the research program. This position is established in support of expanded research activities and is at least a one-year commitment. The candidate is expected to demonstrate commitment to professional business conduct, including adherence to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Chemistry or a related field.
• The individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.

• Experience handling rodents (rats and/or mice), experience with rodent surgeries and perfusion, behavioral analyses, tissue dissection, electrophysiology, neurochemical assays, etc.
• Required…