UNIV - Research Specialist I - College of Dental Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist will support ongoing biomedical research by performing a range of laboratory techniques focused on technical analysis. The role involves culturing bacterial, primary, and eukaryotic cells for assays and storage, alongside executing molecular biology techniques such as PCR and Western blotting. Additionally, the Research Specialist will maintain detailed laboratory records, manage inventory, prepare reagents, and assist with the organization of laboratory supplies and storage. The position also requires occasional support with administrative tasks, including updating research protocols and regulatory documents, to ensure efficient laboratory operations under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC001136 CDM Basic Science Research

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

33,339.00 - 47,509.00 - 61,680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

30%: Performing Ex-vivo tissue and In vitro cell culture immuno-staining and confocal imaging/analysis; MicroCT analysis of Ex-vivo hard tissues.

30%: Performing Bacterial and primary /eukaryotic cell culture for assays and storage/freezing; performing PCR, Western blot analysis.

25%: Prepares laboratory records, reports and maintains laboratory supplies. -Orders and places laboratory supplies and making buffers, help organizing freezers and refrigerators.

15%: Upon request, performs other tasks requested by the PI to maintain a smooth operation of laboratory including helping with updating or preparation of some research or regulatory protocol forms and documents.

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. (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 an