UNIV - Research Specialist II - Department of Biochemistry

UNIV

• Research Specialist II
• Department of Biochemistry MUSC
• 3.6 Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $45,300
• $77,000 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Research laboratory experience Bachelor's degree Full Job Description

R-0000060892

Charleston, South Carolina Laboratory Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time University (UNIV) Job Description Summary Dr. Delaney, PhD, has an opening in his laboratory for a self-motivated Research Specialist II, to start in the range of April 2026 to June 2026. This position will be dedicated to research tasks to obtain data for the lab and enable the Research Specialist to utilize and further grow their advanced technical capability in the biological sciences. On the research side, projects are centered on investigating how chromosome changes alter cell biology, particularly in the context of cancer using live mice and cell lines as model systems. We use big data, machine learning, AI, and other cutting edge biological tools like CRISPR-Cas9 and genetically engineered mouse models to address these research questions. As an exciting professional development opportunity, the Research Specialist I will be serving as laboratory manager, managing all aspects of daily laboratory function and regulatory compliance. Opportunities to learn and use R for data science are also available if desired. Connections to medical oncologists are present in the lab. Authorship credit on papers is intended regarding any results generated by the Research Specialist. For the advanced Research Specialist II position, candidate is expected to have extensive basic, non-clinical research laboratory experience related to job description above. The ideal candidate is very well organized and able to create documentation in Word, Excel, and Google Docs. The Research Specialist must be able to work well in a team setting. Previous experience with mice, cell culture, and bacterial plasmid preps is desired but not required. Please visit CGS Profile

• CGS Profile Portal and https://www.delaneylab.com/ to find out more about the lab and the research. If interested, please contact Dr. Delaney at with a short statement of career goals and scientific interests. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC
• Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center

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Operations CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN08 Pay Range 45,300.00

• 61,100.00
• 77,000.

000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Job Description Job Description:

Dr. Delaney, PhD, has an opening in his laboratory for a self-motivated Research Specialist II, to start in the range of April 2026 to June 2026. This position will be dedicated to research tasks to obtain data for the lab and enable the Research Specialist to utilize and further grow their advanced technical capability in the biological sciences. On the research side, projects are centered on investigating how chromosome changes alter cell biology, particularly in the context of cancer using live mice and cell lines as model systems. We use big data, machine learning, AI, and other cutting edge biological tools like CRISPR-Cas9 and genetically engineered mouse models to address these research questions. As an exciting professional development opportunity, the Research Specialist I will be serving as laboratory manager, managing all aspects of daily laboratory function and regulatory compliance. Opportunities to learn and use R for data science are also available if desired. Connections to medical oncologists are present in the lab. Authorship credit on papers is intended regarding any results generated by the Research Specialist. For the advanced Research Specialist II position, candidate is expected to have extensive basic, non-clinical research laboratory experience related to job description above. The ideal candidate is very well organized and able to create documentation in Word, Excel, and Google Docs. The Research Specialist must be able to work well in a team setting. Previous experience with mice, cell culture, and bacterial plasmid preps is desired but not required. Please visit CGS Profile

• CGS Profile Portal and https://www.

delaneylab.com/ to find out more about the lab and the research. If interested, please contact Dr. Delaney at with a short statement of career goals and scientific interests.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience 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.

Job Duties:

25% Serve as lab manager.

This role includes:

keep the lab safe, clean, and compliant. Multi-month prior to deadline updates to IBC, IACUC, Tick@Lab, safety SOP and training signatures for lab members, and other regulatory system updates as the regulatory environment changes. Maintain and set up laboratory equipment. Ensure teammates are fulfilling required tasks designated by Dr. Delaney. 20% Perform advanced mouse cancer experiments. Inoculate human and mouse cancer cells into mouse models, including using advanced orthotopic methods and immunodeficient strains. Monitor tumor growth and mouse safety, including weights, gait, and food or water consumption. Collect tissue for further experimentation. 15% Maintain mouse colony. Ensure adequate breeders are routinely in stock. Wean pups, perform marking on animals, and genotype during weaning. Coordinate appropriate size of colony with PI, lab members, and university managed facilities. Order animals as needed from outside vendors. 10% Advanced biological assays, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, westerns, q

RT-PCR, DNA

isolation, lentivirus, perform microscopy, and analyze data in a reportable format. This will include manipulation of plasmids, bacteria, human, and mouse cell lines. All other methods are standard molecular biology techniques used in laboratories. 10% Learn from and train others advanced specialized lab skills 5% Collaborate with research cores on and off campus for samples which require processing from any lab member. Keep exceptional records for where biological samples are and follow up with cores as needed to acquire rapid results and return of biological samples 5% Keep exceptional laboratory records including lab and office supply inventory, ordering information, common stocks (plasmids, bacteria, cell lines, and antibodies). 5% Present your research routinely to the lab at lab meetings and participate in lab meeting discussions. Presentations should have publication-quality formatting. 5% Process orders for the laboratory.

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:

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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! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees