Research Specialist II – Infectious Diseases Lab (Cell & Molecular)

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

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Meissner Research Lab is seeking a Research Specialist II. The role involves performing complex biological procedures in a basic science and translational lab, with a focus on lambda interferon signaling via IFNLR1 and contributions to presentations and publications.

The position requires meticulous technique, troubleshooting across protocols, and occasional weekend work; the successful candidate will support data analysis and manuscript preparation in

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science and one year work experience in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand and characterize mammalian primary cells and cell lines under sterile culture conditions; perform cell-based assays and genetic manipulations.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

PCR/qRT-PCR

Data analysis

Western blotting

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/health science

Tools

GraphPad

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Meissner Research Lab is seeking a Research Specialist II. The role involves performing complex biological procedures in a basic science and translational lab, with a focus on lambda interferon signaling via IFNLR1 and contributions to presentations and publications.

The position requires meticulous technique, troubleshooting across protocols, and occasional weekend work; the successful candidate will support data analysis and manuscript preparation in