Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering — Brain Injury

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

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.