Research Specialist I - Neuro & Pediatric Brain Cancer

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a Research Specialist to join the Schmidt lab in the Neuroscience Department. The role focuses on the developmental origins of pediatric brain cancers, utilizing advanced molecular and stem cell techniques and translating findings toward potential therapeutic insights.

We welcome candidates with a background in neuroscience or cancer biology who are eager to learn CRISPR/Cas9, RNA sequencing, and organoid culture methods in

Qualifications

• Experience in neuroscience or cancer biology.
• Ability to learn advanced wet lab techniques.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Tissue culture and maintenance of stem cell lines and primary cultures.
• Molecular biology and sequencing work (RNA, ATAC, CUT&RUN).
• General lab maintenance and safety compliance.
• Animal husbandry and intracranial injections in mice.

Skills

Neuroscience

Cancer biology

Molecular biology

CRISPR/Cas9

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Lentiviral vectors

CRISPR/Cas9 systems

RNA-Seq

Organoid culture

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a Research Specialist to join the Schmidt lab in the Neuroscience Department. The role focuses on the developmental origins of pediatric brain cancers, utilizing advanced molecular and stem cell techniques and translating findings toward potential therapeutic insights.

We welcome candidates with a background in neuroscience or cancer biology who are eager to learn CRISPR/Cas9, RNA sequencing, and organoid culture methods in