BNA Research Technician

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s CAS Psychology department seeks a BNA Research Technician to support animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, and neuroanatomical procedures under general supervision.

You will maintain breeding and census records, perform approved procedures after training, and ensure data accuracy while adhering to animal-care, lab safety, and compliance requirements.

This full-time position offers exposure to aging and HIV research focused on executive-function impairments.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal handling, behavioral testing, colony recordkeeping, tissue collection or processing, histology or immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and IACUC-regulated research.
• Knowledge of animal-care, research-safety, and IACUC-compliance principles; ability to follow approved protocols and maintain accurate records; communicate findings and consult a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, colony-management, and neuroanatomical procedures.
• Maintain breeding, census, genotype, and experimental-assignment records.
• Perform approved behavioral and tissue procedures after training.
• Maintain accurate data and follow animal-care, laboratory safety, and compliance requirements.
• Work under general supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral testing

Colony recordkeeping

Tissue collection

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

IACUC research

Job description

BNA Research Technician

Department: CAS Psychology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Job Close Date 12/10/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant 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 on 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 December 10, 2026.

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