RTF00077PO24

Research Specialist

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

Research Specialist

Columbia

Richland

School of Medicine Columbia

SOMC Cardio Translational Hlth Rsrc

$31,620

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

12 months

Other

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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.

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Under general supervision of the principal investigator (PI, Dr. Colin Evans), maintains laboratory inventories, including mouse colonies, within the animal facility according to the USC regulations. Conducts studies, analyzes data, and contributes to research projects in the field of lung and vascular biology. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of expanded research activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field.

Expertise in cardiovascular cell cultures, cellular and molecular analyses (for example, analyses of cell proliferation and migration, histological imaging, Western blotting, cDNA cloning, plasmid amplification, and mRNA quantification). Experience maintaining transgenic mouse colonies.

Candidate should be familiar with cellular and molecular biology, as well as physiology and pathophysiology. Candidate should have some knowledge/awareness of basic techniques for biomedical research, such as mRNA quantification and cardiovascular cell culture. Maintain detailed experimental records of studies performed. Written and oral communication skills suitable for academic research. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Maintains mouse colonies in the animal facility according to Institutional guidelines, and by using accurate record and time-keeping practices. Places orders for laboratory supplies and keeps accurate records of laboratory inventories.

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Carries out studies of in vitro cardiovascular cell cultures and in vivo rodent models of inflammatory lung injury and thrombosis, i.e., performing protein visualization by immunohistochemistry and protein quantification by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

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Collects and analyzes the data from these studies for presentation at laboratory meetings and inclusion in manuscripts for publication.

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Coordinates interactions with other research laboratories via telephone and email, to arrange collaborative experiments.

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Develops professional skills and career prospects in the biomedical sciences, i.e., learning new biomedical research techniques at the Instrument Resources Facility of USC School of Medicine.

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Assists principal investigator (PI) in managing research activities of the laboratory in accordance with USC regulations.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Non-Essential

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04/01/2024

03/31/2026

03/13/2024

04/27/2024

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 27, 2024.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165588

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