UNIV-Post Doctoral Scholar-EXEMPT-Pearsall Lab-Department of Ophthalmology

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to conduct research focused on the immune response and its effects on ocular disease, especially neovascular disease.
The successful applicant will use their existing knowledge and learn new scientific concepts and techniques to continue ongoing work in the laboratory
Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed upon job entry: A PhD in life sciences is required for application. Successful applicants will be proficient in animal work, with
experience in vision science-related models preferred but not required. Proficiency in basic wet lab techniques and data analyses are required. Experience in
immunological techniques (flow cytometry, adoptive transfer, primary culture) is preferred but not required. A publication record demonstrating expertise and prior
productivity is required.
Guidelines and supervision employee will receive in order to perform duties, including the employee’s independence and discretion: Fellow will be supervised daily
by PI, and experiments will be designed jointly with the PI. Once experimental design has been determined, fellow is expected to conduct experiments and data
analyses independently and return to PI with finalized experimental findings. The PI and fellow will meet weekly to discuss research progress, design upcoming
experiments, and discuss fellow’s career development goals.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000988 COM Ophthalmology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to conduct research focused on the immune response and its effects on ocular disease, especially neovascular disease.
The successful applicant will use their existing knowledge and learn new scientific concepts and techniques to continue ongoing work in the laboratory
Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed upon job entry: A PhD in life sciences is required for application. Successful applicants will be proficient in animal work, with
experience in vision science-related models preferred but not required. Proficiency in basic wet lab techniques and data analyses are required. Experience in
immunological techniques (flow cytometry, adoptive transfer, primary culture) is preferred but not required. A publication record demonstrating expertise and prior
productivity is required.
Guidelines and supervision employee will receive in order to perform duties, including the employee’s independence and discretion: Fellow will be supervised daily
by PI, and experiments will be designed jointly with the PI. Once experimental design has been determined, fellow is expected to conduct experiments and data
analyses independently and return to PI with finalized experimental findings. The PI and fellow will meet weekly to discuss research progress, design upcoming
experiments, and discuss fellow’s career development goals.

Minimum Training Requirements:

Ph.D.

Job Duties:

30%- Conduct live animal imaging including but not limited to optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography.

30%- Collect tissues to conduct analyses including but not limited to histology and subsequent imaging, flow cytometry, isolation of primary cells, RT-PCR and ELISA.

30%- Organize and analyze results of physiological, biochemical and molecular measurements with computer software (specialized imaging software, Excel, Prism, Flowjo, and others), and write up experimental findings.

10%- Contribute to lab organizational tasks, together with other lab members as a group effort. These include item inventory and organization, sample inventory and organization, placing orders, and assisting with IACUC record-keeping.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: 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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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