Regenerative Medicine Research Specialist I – Lab Organoids

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Specialist I to join the Amy Engevik Lab. This role focuses on cellular trafficking mechanisms in the GI tract and liver, working under the PI and a dedicated team.

The candidate will perform routine lab tasks, histology, mouse husbandry, and molecular biology, while maintaining records and assisting with data analysis. A high school diploma with two years of lab experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
• Preferred: a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or other life or health science.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic lab maintenance including glassware washing, solution making and inventory maintenance.
• Independently perform basic histological techniques including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and immunostaining.
• Work with mouse husbandry on multiple transgenic lines and assist in genotyping, weaning and tissue collection.
• Conduct molecular biology tasks including DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qRT-PCR, and organoid culture.
• Maintain accurate records of animals and procedures; assist in data analysis and protocol writing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Laboratory skills

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

Microscopy

PCR

qRT-PCR

Histology

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Specialist I to join the Amy Engevik Lab. This role focuses on cellular trafficking mechanisms in the GI tract and liver, working under the PI and a dedicated team.

The candidate will perform routine lab tasks, histology, mouse husbandry, and molecular biology, while maintaining records and assisting with data analysis. A high school diploma with two years of lab experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.