BNA Research Technician

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a BNA Research Technician to support animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, and neuroanatomical procedures within the CAS Psychology team in Columbia. You will help manage breeding, records, and experimental assignments under supervision.

Responsibilities include following approved protocols, maintaining data integrity, and adhering to animal-care, safety, and compliance standards while contributing to studies on executive-function impairments in aging

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal-care, research-safety, and IACUC-compliance principles.
• Skill in following approved protocols and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to conduct behavioral and tissue-based procedures, organize workload, communicate findings, and consult supervisor when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct established animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, colony-management and neuroanatomical procedures under supervision.
• Maintain breeding, census, genotype and experimental-assignment records; ensure data integrity and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Animal care

Research safety

IACUC compliance

Record keeping

Data accuracy

Communication

Job description

BNA Research Technician

Department: CAS Psychology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC

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.

Advertised Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, conducts established, approved animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, colony-management, and neuroanatomical procedures supporting studies of executive-function impairments in HIV and aging. Maintains breeding, census, genotype, and experimental-assignment records; conducts approved behavioral and tissue procedures after required training; maintains accurate data; and follows animal-care, laboratory safety, and research-compliance requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of animal-care, research-safety, and IACUC-compliance principles;
• Skill in following approved protocols and maintaining accurate records;
• Ability to conduct behavioral and tissue-based procedures, organize workload, communicate findings, and recognize when to consult a supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with animal handling, behavioral testing, colony recordkeeping, tissue collection or processing, histology or immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and IACUC-regulated research.

Job Close Date 12/10/2026

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