Research Associate

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Research Associate in Biomedical Engineering to advance traumatic brain injury research. You will conduct live mouse studies, necropsy, tissue processing, and analyses, while maintaining meticulous records and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

The role requires a PhD by start date, strong experience in nanomaterials-based drug delivery, and proficiency with molecular and cellular assays.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field by start date.
• Demonstrated abilities to maintain accurate, organized records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support research focused on novel therapeutic platforms for traumatic brain injury.
• Conduct live mouse studies and processed mouse tissues following approved protocols.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts and grant proposals; train graduate students and research staff.

Skills

Nanomaterials delivery

Mouse handling

Immunofluorescence

qPCR

Immunoblotting

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Record keeping

English communication

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

Research Associate

Department: CEC Biomedical Engineer

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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

The Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing will support research focused on the development of novel therapeutic platforms for traumatic brain injury. Collaborating closely with the principal investigator (PI) as well as independently, the research associate will conduct live mouse studies in accordance with approved protocols, process mouse tissues following necropsy, maintain accurate tissue records, perform histological and biochemical analyses, prepare protocols, reports, manuscripts and grant proposals, and train and mentor graduate students and research assistants contributing to the research project.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or related field by the start date of employment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the development of nanomaterials-based drug delivery systems.
• Use of mice in biomedical research including handling, injections, health monitoring, behavioral testing, necropsy, and processing of mouse tissue for histological and biochemical analysis.
• Other skills include immunofluorescence microscopy, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), immunoblotting, flow cytometry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
• Demonstrated abilities to maintain accurate, organized, and detailed records. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Job Close Date

09/24/2026

EEO Statement

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