BNA Research Technician

University of South Carolina

South Carolina

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Research Grant position to support studies on executive-function impairments in HIV and aging. Under the Principal Investigator, you will conduct animal handling, behavioral testing, and tissue procedures in a compliant lab setting.

The role involves maintaining colony records, data integrity, and adherence to safety and animal-care protocols. A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field is required, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.
Experience with animal handling, behavioral testing, colony recordkeeping, tissue collection or processing, histology or immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and IACUC -regulated research.

Responsibilities

Conduct approved animal handling, behavioral testing, observation, and data-collection procedures according to IACUC -approved protocols and established SOPs.
Maintain colony records and routine husbandry-support documentation; monitor animal status and promptly communicate animal-health or protocol concerns to the supervisor and appropriate staff.
Prepare, label, process, and organize tissue samples for neuroanatomical studies; assist with histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and related procedures as trained.
Maintain complete behavioral, colony, specimen, and data records; enter, organize, and quality-check research data and files.

Skills

Animal handling

Behavioral testing

Colony recordkeeping

Tissue collection

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

IACUC-regulated research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty

Job description

Type of Staff Position

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement

South Carolina Retirement Yes

State Insurance Programs

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

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 Duties

Job Duty

Conduct approved animal handling, behavioral testing, observation, and data-collection procedures according to IACUC -approved protocols and established SOPs.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Maintain colony records and routine husbandry-support documentation; monitor animal status and promptly communicate animal-health or protocol concerns to the supervisor and appropriate staff.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Prepare, label, process, and organize tissue samples for neuroanatomical studies; assist with histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and related procedures as trained.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Maintain complete behavioral, colony, specimen, and data records; enter, organize, and quality-check research data and files.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Maintain behavioral testing and tissue-processing supplies, equipment logs, and required safety, IACUC , and laboratory-compliance documentation.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 01/15/2027

Position End Date

Position End Date 01/14/2028

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/26/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No