Neuroscience Research Scientist: Brain Development & Cancer

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The C. Schmidt lab in the Neuroscience Department at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a motivated Research Specialist to join our new lab and Hollings Cancer Center.

The role focuses on the early development of pediatric brain cancers using molecular biology and stem cell techniques, with opportunities to learn CRISPR/Cas9 and viral methods. Ideal candidates are organized self-starters with a STEM degree and a desire to pursue further study.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related natural/health sciences.
• Experience with basic cell and molecular biology protocols.
• Ability to learn advanced wet lab techniques (genetic editing, sequencing prep).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Tissue culture work with stem cells, primary cultures, organoids, and tumor cell lines; perform related assays.
• Wet lab procedures including RNA/protein isolation, qRT-PCR, western blot, immunostaining, and imaging.
• General lab maintenance, inventory, and safety/compliance tasks; assist in establishing efficient lab workflows.
• Animal husbandry and intracranial injections in mice; perform bioluminescence imaging and tissue analysis.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR/Cas9

Flow cytometry

qRT-PCR

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Lentiviral production

Organoid culture

Job description

The C. Schmidt lab in the Neuroscience Department at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a motivated Research Specialist to join our new lab and Hollings Cancer Center.

The role focuses on the early development of pediatric brain cancers using molecular biology and stem cell techniques, with opportunities to learn CRISPR/Cas9 and viral methods. Ideal candidates are organized self-starters with a STEM degree and a desire to pursue further study.