UNIV - Research Specialist II - Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

Job Description Summary

Seeking a motivated and highly organized individual for a research specialist position in a basic biomedical science laboratory focused on neuroimmunology research. The laboratory’s research focuses on studying neuroinflammation following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The laboratory utilizes various TBI models and several mouse strains. Techniques mainly used in the laboratory include microscopy, cellular and molecular immune profile analysis, and behavioral analysis (both motor and cognitive function).

The individual will work closely with and report directly to the PI, playing a central role in the day-to-day operations of the lab. Responsibilities include developing animal protocols, managing budgets and ordering, participating in routine experiments and maintaining a basic biomedical science laboratory. Additionally, the individual is expected to advise and assist the PI and lab members on all laboratory projects.

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

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

39,764.00 - 56,670.00 - 73,576.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

 

Assist in projects related to above described work. The research specialist will help write and maintain animal protocols as well as assist in experimental procedures including maintaining animal colonies, behavioral experiments, data analysis, tissue harvesting and processing, and histological analysis. 35%

 

Perform essential functions of the lab. These include ordering, overseeing supply, monitoring spending for budgetary and reporting purposes, keeping accurate records of animal colonies and experimental procedures, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and keeping the lab safe, clean, and compliant with MUSC safety guidelines. 35%

 

Assist other lab personnel in related projects. This includes training new or visiting lab members on standard protocols and procedures within the lab, participating in lab meetings and project-specific meetings. 15%

 

Maintaining proper documentation or all records (budget, experimental, etc.) and up to date lab notebook. The research specialist will also support the PI in the preparation of manuscript and grant submissions. The individual is expected to stay up to date with relevant literature. 15%

 

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other natural, life or health care science and one year work experience directly related to the assigned research area.

 

For further information or to apply (CV and names of 3 referees), please contact Dr. Khalil Mallah: mallah@musc.edu.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science and one year work experience directly related to the assigned research area. 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. (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 from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: 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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