Job Description Summary
We are seeking a candidate who will assist our ongoing research directed toward understanding mechanisms of lupus nephritis. The candidate will perform supervised work on several projects using cultured cells and mouse/human samples. General duties will include culturing of primary cells, assisting in collection, processing and cataloging tissue samples, performing various molecular analyses (gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry, qRT-PCR, etc.), and participating in laboratory discussions, organization and regulatory procedures. Maintenance of up-to-date, comprehensive, and neat laboratory records will be required.
May require occasional weekend work.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC000975 COM DOM Rheumatology CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-05
Pay Range
$37,860 - $53,957 - $70,054
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties:
30% - Perform variety of cell and molecular biological techniques, record data. Analyze experimental results using appropriate software; help prepare experimental results for presentation and publication. Ability to work independently with limited guidance, as well as work collaborative as part of a team.
30% - Maintain primary and established cell lines by culturing/subculturing cells, preparing/performing cell culture experiments, routinely testing cells for contamination, and tracking cell line inventory.
20% - Develop and test new laboratory methods/techniques to meet changing needs; troubleshoot experimental protocols.
20% - Maintain laboratory supplies; prepare media, buffers, and other reagents as needed. Keep complete laboratory records/notebook and communication with collaborators.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge about small-volume fluid handling, RNA procedures, tissue culture/sterile technique, and general cell, molecular, biochemical, and/or immunological methods is essential, and hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting is desired.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and primary sterile cell culture techniques preferred. Proficiency with computers and experience with spreadsheet, statistical, and graphical software are also preferred. Mouse handling/husbandry experience is preferred, but not required.
• The candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, a talent for managing diverse tasks, and an ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Candidate should be highly motivated, detail oriented, and committed to excellence. The ideal candidate will have a keen intellectual interest in the science behind the projects and a demonstrated commitment to increasing their background knowledge about their work, as well as seeking out and establishing new techniques. After an initial period of training, the individual in this position is expected to work independently in planning and performing experiments, and in analyzing data and preparing figures for presentations and manuscripts.

Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science and one year work experience directly related to the assigned research area.
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 and equipment as required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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