Research Associate

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina will support research focused on developing novel therapeutic platforms for traumatic brain injury. The role includes conducting live mouse studies, processing tissues, and performing histological and biochemical analyses.

You will collaborate with the PI and mentor graduate students, contributing to protocols, reports, and grant

Qualifications

• Experience in developing nanomaterials-based drug delivery systems.
• Handling mice in biomedical research and processing tissues.
• Proficiency with immunofluorescence microscopy, qPCR, immunoblotting, flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, organized records.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research focused on novel therapeutic platforms for traumatic brain injury.
• Conduct live mouse studies and tissue processing per approved protocols.
• Prepare protocols, reports, manuscripts and grant proposals; mentor students and staff.

Skills

Nanomaterials delivery

Mouse work

Molecular assays

Record keeping

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

qPCR

Immunofluorescence

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Job description

Research Associate Department: CEC Biomedical Engineer

Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Job Close Date 09/24/2026

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