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UNIV - Research Specialist I - Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology
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What they do
A Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research in one of many specialized areas. May observe and study different types of animals or plants and their habitats or ecosystems, or study cell biology or microorganisms, or research questions relating to human biology and health.
$93,694 / year median in South Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary The research specialist I will work under general supervision by the PI and Lab manager and will be part of a basic science research laboratory that focuses on mitochondria biology and treatment of mitochondrial diseases, especially Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). The work of the individual will be with emphasis on cell culture, including maintaining cell lines including thawing, expansion, passaging using strict aseptic techniques and performing independent experiments including staining imaging and evaluation. Furthermore, the individual will be involved in the maintenance of the transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology and immunohistochemistry, microscope imaging, animal behavioral and electrophysiological studies, and utilizing various other laboratory techniques including PCR, western blotting. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC
- Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center
CC001060 COM REG MED
Administration CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN06 Pay Range 37,200.00- 48,300.00
- 59,500.
Work Shift Job Description Research Specialist I Job Purpose:
The research specialist I will work under general supervision by the PI and Lab manager and will be part of a basic science research laboratory that focuses on mitochondria biology and treatment of mitochondrial diseases, especially Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A). The work of the individual will be with emphasis on cell culture, including maintaining cell lines including thawing, expansion, passaging using strict aseptic techniques and performing independent experiments including staining imaging and evaluation. Furthermore, the individual will be involved in the maintenance of the transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology and immunohistochemistry, microscope imaging, animal behavioral and electrophysiological studies, and utilizing various other laboratory techniques including PCR, western blotting.MUSC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or other life science is required. Strong organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Previous laboratory experience with cell culture and sterile techniques is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving project needs. Must be able to work with animals (mouse and rat). Describe the guidelines and supervision an employee receives to do this job, including the employee's independence and discretion: Employee is supervised by the PI and lab manager but expected to conduct experiments, collect and record data with decent level of independence and discretion. Indicate additional comments regarding this position: Work is conducted in a basic biomedical laboratory that focuses on mitochondrial diseases and their treatment. Proposed Job Duties Perform mammalian cell culture, ex vivo tissue culture experiments, with a range of experimental assays.Percent of Total Time:
35- Essential Perform simple to complex laboratory procedures in one or more areas of laboratory investigation such as: DNA isolation and PCR; western blot; histological sample preparation and staining, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and a variety of other molecular biology procedures.
Percent of Total Time:
35- Essential Work closely with the PI and lab manager for animal colony management, including genotyping of transgenic mouse and rat lines, with assistance in behavioral and electrophysiological experiments including drug application.
Percent of Total Time:
20 Essential Maintain accurate records and analyze research data, present progress updates and experimental findings in team meetings. Proficiency at programs including excel, and word.Percent of Total Time:
10- Essential Supervisory Responsibilities Number of employees directly supervised by this position: 0 Total number of employees supervised by this position: 0
Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.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.