Research Specialist I: Mitochondrial Disease & Cell Biology

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Research Specialist I to join a basic science lab focused on mitochondria biology and CMT2A. The role emphasizes cell culture, aseptic techniques, and independent experimentation including imaging and evaluation.

The position involves maintaining transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and electrophysiological studies, with opportunities to learn additional techniques such as PCR and western blotting.

Formación

• 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 substitute for the two years of required experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or other life science is preferred.
• Strong organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills; experience with cell culture and sterile techniques is preferred.
• Must be able to work with animals (mouse and rat).

Responsabilidades

• Perform mammalian cell culture and ex vivo tissue culture experiments with a range of assays.
• Carry out DNA isolation, PCR, western blot, histological sample preparation and staining, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
• Assist in animal colony management, including genotyping and involvement in behavioral and electrophysiological experiments.

Conocimientos

Cell culture

Sterile techniques

Animal handling

Interpersonal communication

Record keeping

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry or life sciences

High school diploma

Herramientas

PCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Descripción del empleo

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Research Specialist I to join a basic science lab focused on mitochondria biology and CMT2A. The role emphasizes cell culture, aseptic techniques, and independent experimentation including imaging and evaluation.

The position involves maintaining transgenic mouse and rat colonies, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and electrophysiological studies, with opportunities to learn additional techniques such as PCR and western blotting.