UNIV - Research Specialist III - Department of Pharmacology

** Job Description Summary
** A Research Specialist III is needed for proteomic biomarker studies. Studies will require data visualization using Python, integration of spatial data sets, graph-based modeling of spatial neighborhood networks, develop machine learning models derived from molecular pathology, and contribute to integrating imaging data with proteomic data.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Research Grant
** Cost Center
** CC001034 COM PHARM Operations CC
** Pay Rate Type
** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** University-06
** Pay Range
** 47,588.

- 88,047.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
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* Job Duties:

** 25% Work with collaboratory teams to investigate spatial biology using advanced statistical modeling for regional to cellular analysis incorporating mass spectrometry imaging modalities. Develop and validate machine learning algorithms from complex molecular signatures.  Individual will be capable of reaching milestone achievements.
25% Data reporting. Individual will collaborate with multiple labs and commercial labs for image data integration, processing, and modeling. Individual will be familiar with verification and validation procedures to ensure appropriate modeling.
10% Analyze large datasets for patterns, trends and relationships
10% Communicate findings to collaboratory teams through presentations
10% Training students or visiting scholars in use of data visualization analysis.
10% Maintain equipment.
10% Keeping the lab safe, clean and compliant by following PPE and MUSC guidelines for safety in the laboratory.
** MUSC

Minimum qualifications:

** 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.
** Additional Knowledge, Skill and Ability Experience in one or more of the following desired:
** Microscopy, high throughput cell assays, westerns, qRT-PCR, cell culture, proteomics, mass spectrometry.
** Additional

Job Description
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* 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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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 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes…