Immunology Research Specialist III - Bone Marrow/Tumor Lab

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — Hollings Cancer Center — seeks a fulltime Research Specialist III for preclinical immunology work, including graft-versus-host disease and AML models. Responsibilities include animal care, sample processing, and in vitro immunology assays.

The role involves setting up transplants, coordinating housing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with IACUC and related agencies. Strong molecular biology and flow cytometry skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related natural, life or health care science.
• Master's degree and a minimum 7 years’ experience in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunologic experiments on murine models including harvesting organs, digestion and flow cytometry.
• Perform isolation of cells, cell culture and in vitro functional assays.
• Handle mice including breeding, colony management and genotyping, and assist with injections of therapeutics.
• Record and analyze results; generate figures.
• Assist daily lab operations, stocking consumables, preparing buffers, and maintaining lab space.

Skills

Immunology

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

GraphPad

EndNote

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related natural/life/health care science

Master's degree with 7+ years of experience in immunology/microbiology etc.

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

FACS analysis

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — Hollings Cancer Center — seeks a fulltime Research Specialist III for preclinical immunology work, including graft-versus-host disease and AML models. Responsibilities include animal care, sample processing, and in vitro immunology assays.

The role involves setting up transplants, coordinating housing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with IACUC and related agencies. Strong molecular biology and flow cytometry skills are required.