BNA Research Technician

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a BNA Research Technician in the Psychology department. Under general supervision, you will support animal-research and behavioral-neuroscience studies, maintain breeding, census, and genotype records, and ensure compliance with animal-care and safety standards.

You will follow approved protocols, document findings, manage workload, and collaborate with the principal investigator to advance studies on executive-function impairments in HIV

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal-care, research-safety and IACUC-compliance principles.
• Ability to follow approved protocols and maintain 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.
• Maintain breeding, census, genotype, and experimental-assignment records; ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Animal care

Research safety

IACUC compliance

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

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 upon 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.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.