UNIV-Research Specialist III - College of Health Professions, Dept. of Health Sciences and Research

Job Description Summary

This role involves conducting and analyzing experimental procedures to study sensorimotor function in individuals with and without movement disorders, while independently operating specialized lab equipment and systems. In collaboration with the principal investigator, the individual helps design research studies, contributes to manuscript development, and adapts responsibilities to support evolving projects.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000222 CHP - HS&R Admin

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

6

Work Shift

Job Description

Independent of the principal investigator, this individual performs a wide range of experimental procedures designed to examine or enhance sensorimotor function in people with and without movement disorders, and analyzes the data collected.  Together with the principal investigator, this individual of this position designs and develops experimental research studies in areas of normal and impaired sensorimotor control and human neurophysiology.  The individual must (1) understand the physiological/scientific background of the experimental procedures used in the lab; (2) operate the research equipment and laboratory hardware-software systems precisely correctly; (3) participate and/or take a lead in the research manuscript development. Responsibilities can be subject to change to meet the needs of new projects as they are initiated.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience 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 journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

Preferred Education and Training and Experience:

• A graduate degree in neuroscience, kinesiology, physiology, health science, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of clinical research experience.
• A doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D. and MD) in neuroscience, kinesiology, physiology, health science, or a related field
• 3 or more years of work experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation research
• 3 or more years of experience in using non-invasive human electrophysiology research tools (e.g., electromyography and electroencephalography) and non-invasive neurostimulation methods (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation)
• Experience and skills in electromyographic data analysis and statistical analysis
• Experience in conference presentation and/or generating research publication

Additional Job Description

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: (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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