Organoid and Biofabrication Core Manager

Organoid and Biofabrication Core Manager

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 2, 2026.

Please ensure that the cover letter provides details on your experience with 3D cell and tissue culture, cell sorting, and fluorescence cell imaging.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

USC Market Range MRK - $86,515 $ 110,307 $ 134,098

Anticipated Hiring Range $86,5150-$100,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Other Professional

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture and advanced cell‑based research models, including organoids, stem cells/iPSCs, tissue engineering, and/or biofabrication.
• Experience with bioprinting or a closely related biofabrication technology.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and document biological or bioengineering protocols.
• Demonstrated knowledge of upstream and downstream processing for advanced cell‑based models, with working knowledge of flow cytometry and microscopy as complementary characterization methods.
• Experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation, organoid model development, and/or other advanced three‑dimensional cell culture systems.
• Experience with bioprinting, tissue engineering, biomaterials, bioinks, or related biofabrication technologies.
• Experience applying flow cytometry, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, image analysis, or other analytical methods to characterize cells, organoids, or engineered tissues.
• Experience working in a centralized research core, shared‑resource facility, or multidisciplinary research environment, including development and implementation of new research services or standardized workflows.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, cell expansion, cryopreservation, and organoid and stem cell/iPSC model systems, including their differentiation, maintenance, and experimental use.
• Knowledge of tissue engineering and bioprinting/biofabrication workflows, including biomaterials and bioinks, construct handling, post‑fabrication culture, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated upstream and downstream workflows for advanced cell‑based models, with…