Neuroscience Lab Technologist I - Parkinson's Research

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Laboratory Technologist I to provide technical and operational support for NIH-funded Parkinson's research. You will perform established lab procedures, prepare reagents, process tissues, and assist with mouse colony management, including genotyping and breeding records.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, inventory, record-keeping, and contributing to safety and regulatory compliance. Training of students may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic or biomedical research setting.
• Desirable: mammalian cell culture, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence, Western blotting, PCR, biochemical assays, microscopy.
• Experience with mouse colony management and PCR-based genotyping is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for NIH-funded Parkinson's research, including sample prep and tissue processing.
• Perform established laboratory procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Support mouse colony management, genotyping, and breeding records.
• Maintain lab equipment, inventory, and safety compliance; assist with training students and staff.

Skills

Lab research experience

Cell culture

PCR genotyping

Molecular biology techniques

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Laboratory Technologist I to provide technical and operational support for NIH-funded Parkinson's research. You will perform established lab procedures, prepare reagents, process tissues, and assist with mouse colony management, including genotyping and breeding records.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, inventory, record-keeping, and contributing to safety and regulatory compliance. Training of students may be required.