For Posting

Posting Number

RTF00298PO24

USC Market Title

Research Specialist

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156402

Business Title (Internal Title)

Research Specialist

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS Biological Sciences

Advertised Salary Range

$32,686

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other

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At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement

Yes

State Insurance Programs

Yes

Annual Leave

Yes

Sick Leave

Yes

Advertised Job Summary

The Welshhans Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Specialist to work on NIH-funded studies examining the local translation of mRNAs in axons during neural development. Under the PI’s general supervision, the individual will assist our research program, which examines cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural development in health and disease (e.g., Down syndrome). Responsibilities will include assisting with primary mouse neuronal cultures, human induced pluripotent stem cell cultures, maintenance of mouse colonies, and administrative duties. The individual will also perform experiments using molecular and cellular techniques. Any individual with the minimum qualifications below is welcome to apply, including candidates interested in gaining research experience before applying to graduate or medical school or pursuing careers in biomedical research at academic, pharmaceutical, or biotech institutions.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidates must have excellent oral communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with animals. They must also be able to work independently and participate in a team. They must conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Duty

Assist with preparations of primary neuronal cultures, including euthanizing rodents per approved methods, dissection, isolation of tissues, dissociation, and culture.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Assist with maintenance and genotyping of genetically modified mouse colonies – this includes oversight of breeding, maintaining lines, preparation for experiments in terms of needed mouse numbers, and genotyping of mouse lines.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

15

Job Duty

Assist with culture and differentiation of hiPSCs, and maintenance of human cell lines.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Perform molecular and cellular techniques, including DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and analysis by PCR, quantitative PCR, and immunoblotting; immunocytochemistry and fluorescence microscopy.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

25

Job Duty

Perform administrative duties, including maintenance of laboratory supplies, ordering, shipping reagents/materials, and assisting with oversight of monthly accounting, general safety, and biosafety in the laboratory.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Job Open Date

10/16/2024

Job Close Date

11/30/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/177065

EEO Statement

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