Research Specialist II, Cellular & Molecular Biology

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Meissner Research Lab seeks a Research Specialist II to conduct complex biological procedures in infectious disease translational research. The role involves optimizing protocols, preparing results for presentation and occasional weekend work.

You will work under supervision of the PI and staff scientist, performing mammalian cell culture, RNA/DNA isolation, PCR/qRT-PCR, cloning, and analysis using GraphPad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field.
• Experience with primary cell culture and cell lines.
• Proficiency in RNA/DNA isolation, PCR/qRT-PCR and cloning.
• Experience with protein assays including western blotting and flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand and characterize mammalian primary cells and cell lines.
• Perform RNA/DNA isolation, PCR/qRT-PCR, cloning and related techniques.
• Document procedures and analyze data; assist with presentations and publications.
• Assist with day-to-day lab operations and inventory management.

Skills

Cell culture

RNA/DNA isolation

PCR/qRT-PCR

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

Fluorescent microscopy

Data analysis

Cloning

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

GraphPad

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Meissner Research Lab seeks a Research Specialist II to conduct complex biological procedures in infectious disease translational research. The role involves optimizing protocols, preparing results for presentation and occasional weekend work.

You will work under supervision of the PI and staff scientist, performing mammalian cell culture, RNA/DNA isolation, PCR/qRT-PCR, cloning, and analysis using GraphPad.