Laboratory Specialist II

Overview

Department: COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour based upon experience

Job Code

Title:

Laboratory Specialist II

Advertised

Title:

Laboratory Specialist II

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: College of Pharmacy

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category: Other Professional

About University Of South Carolina: 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.

Employer: Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) at the College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina (UofSC).

Position: Research technician to conduct research in Dr. Jun Zhu’s laboratory on NIH-funded projects studying mechanisms of HIV-1 infection-associated neurocognitive disorders. Duties include conducting cell culture and pharmacological assays to characterize the in vitro pharmacological profile of the human vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2), its mutants, and to test compounds to identify optimized probe molecules using cell-based expressing human VMAT
2. Also assist with other ongoing experiments, maintain laboratory instruments, follow lab safety, and assist with lab cleaning/organizing. Candidate should be motivated to conduct neuropharmacology research and work in a collaborative team environment.

• Conduct cell culture and pharmacological assays to characterize VMAT2 in vitro and test compounds to identify optimized probe molecules.
• Assist with other ongoing experiments and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Follow lab safety protocols and assist with lab cleaning/organizing.
• Work within a collaborative team environment and support related neuropharmacology research efforts.

• Successful candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or previous experience with the respective expertise in a research laboratory is desirable.

• Number Of Vacancies: 1
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  12/01/2023
• Job Open Date: 11/06/2023
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Special Instructions To Applicant: This position is open until filled. Review of qualifications will be followed by contact via phone or email if advancing in the process.
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• EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
• Safety/Security Sensitive Or Requires a CDL: No
• Hazardous Weather Category: Non-Essential