UNIV - Staff Scientist - Surgery: Vascular Surgery Research

Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery Research, is actively recruiting for a Staff Scientist I.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001075 COM SURG Vascular Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

• 30% - Develop anesthetic and surgical skills commensurate with full humane care and use of animals with respect to murine cardiovascular surgery. Perform aortic aneurysm inductions in murine models on a reproducible basis, both in standard strains and in transgenic lines. Maintain husbandry of murine systems which includes identification and selection of transgenic lines, preparation for cardiovascular studies, and computer based tracking of animal strains.

• 20% - Maintain inventory and supplies for tissue culture laboratory. Maintain tissue culture database and perform data analysis. Tissue culture responsibilities include: maintaining multiple cell lines, perform various in vitro experiments including stimulation studies, proliferation assays, and migration assays.

• 20% - Conduct assessment of murine physiology utilizing ultrasound, BP monitoring, myograph, and additional techniques as relevant. Maintain inventory, supplies, and database in order to perform data analysis for the murine physiology laboratory.

• 20% - Provide oversight and engagement in the biochemistry laboratory Perform basic biochemical techniques such as: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Western blotting, zymography, ELISA, radio-immunoassays, and multiplex assays.

• 10% - Collect biological samples for research from experimental subjects and conduct processing as necessary. Assist in other procedures and duties as defined by supervisor.

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.

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