UNIV - Staff Scientist II - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Charleston, South Carolina
UNIV - Staff Scientist II - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- R-0000063576
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Unclassified Nonfaculty-University
- Other
- Full Time
Job Description Summary
The Staff Scientist II position must have a PhD and at least four years of postdoctoral experience. The candidate is expected to manage multiple projects with minimal PI input, contribute intellectually to project development and implement effective approaches for accomplishing the PI’s research objectives as well as developing new research methodologies and models, prepare manuscripts for publication, and present research findings at national meetings.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Research GrantCost Center
CC001002 COM PATH Basic Research CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Staff Scientist (Cancer Biology, Neurodegenerative Disease)
Department: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine/South Carolina Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (SC-ADRC)
Entity: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type: Employee (Research Grant, Non-Tenure Track)
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week (Requires flexibility for rotating shifts, overtime, and weekend animal monitoring)
Job Description
Applicants must have a Ph.D. with considerable experience in biochemistry and molecular biology techniques and a knowledge of cardiovascular diseases, neurofibromatosis, peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and neurodegenerative diseases. Applicants must demonstrate a publication record in all the above fields. Additionally, this person will be responsible for directly supporting the Outreach, Recruitment and Education Core of the South Carolina-Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (SC-ADRC). Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with the above-mentioned background. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the U.S. This is a non-tenure track position, with renewal dependent on continued availability of extramural funding. Salary range is commensurate with experience.
Job Duties:
- Develop an independent research project in consultation with the PI (30%):
Develop independent research projects in alignment with the PI's goals. This will include a review of current scientific literature, maintain meticulous laboratory records, and present these results to PI in individual and group meetings. The individual will be responsible for drafting and publication of results in leading scientific journals and will work closely with PI to develop research grant proposals. Extensive work using in vitro human and murine peripheral nervous system cancer cell lines and in vivo animal models. Genetically engineered murine animal model breeding and MPNST xenograft pre-clinical trial studies using intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and/or oral gavage delivery of therapeutics. Draft, edit, and publish high-impact manuscripts and maintain standardized protocols for experimental techniques and equipment operation. Present data at lab meetings and scientific conferences.
Collaborate closely with the PI to write, edit, and develop external research grant proposals for federal (NIH, DoD) and private organizations.
- Training and supervision of technical staff, graduate students, and other laboratory personnel (10%)
The individual will have experience with oversight of daily lab needs, activity and budgeting. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining databases of laboratory reagents, cell lines, and ordering supplies.
The individual should have experience mentoring students: undergraduate, graduate, medical students, postdocs and visiting scholars. They will supervise, advise, and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and technical staff on experimental design and approach. This person must be passionate about advising and assisting junior members of the laboratory on experimental approaches. This includes oversight of equipment, developing written protocols of experimental techniques, advising and assisting junior members of the laboratory on experimental approaches
- Lab Management (20%)
Manage daily laboratory needs, chemical/cell line databases, safety compliance, and budgeting. Oversee inventory, prepare electronic supply orders, and coordinate the maintenance of equipment and glassware. Maintain IRB protocols, IBC, IACUC protocols and other laboratory protocols as needed.
- Community Outreach and Grant-related Development (30%)
The individual should be willing and able to engage the community to develop ADRC-related relationships through lectures on our developing neurodegeneration initiatives. This individual will: 1) attend local community wellness workshops/expos and 2) create a family guide to serve as an educational and resource materials for caregivers and patients, 3) Work to define objectives and themes for the local SC-ADRC symposium that occurs locally every three years. Develop an agenda for this event, recruit/invite guest speakers, maintain a budget, organize food, develop content for program booklet, obtain sponsor and promote the event. Be willing to work closely with SC-ADRC leadership and consultants to accomplish these goals.
- Community Education (10%)
The individual should be willing and able to create presentations and lectures about developing neurodegeneration initiatives. This individual will interact with the local youth by providing educational lectures to supplement local education standards.
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 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!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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