UNIV - Senior Scientist - Department of Medicine: Division of Cardiology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine is seeking applicants to fill their Senior Scientist position for research studies on Alzheimer’s and Heart Failure. As a Senior Scientist, they will design, execute, evaluate and communicate the results of scientific experiments. The candidate will identify, propose and lead research initiatives, and advise PIs on the design and execution of specific aims. The candidate will consent patients, schedule patient’s appointments, collect patients’ history, perform basic physical, cognitive tests. The scientist will keep the records of the studies and organize the applications and shipment of the biobank samples to approved research groups.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000966 COM DOM CARD General 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 Duties:

20% - Animal handling and care for research projects. Must be familiar with the Principles of Labor Animal Care and the and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals published National Institutes of Health.

20% - Handling of human tissue  for research projects related to Alzheimer’s and heart and brain studies.

20% - Participate and lead efforts in molecular biology experiments within the lab.

15% - Maintain research database and all records for all applicable studies.

15% - Participate and lead in efforts for new manuscripts and grants writing.

10% - Maintain supply inventory/ordering and lab organization.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with seven years postdoctorate experience.

Additional Preferred Requirements: Evidence of scholarly activity as demonstrated by a significant number and quality of scientific publications, many of which as first or senior author.

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 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 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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