Research Specialist II - Neuroscience (Mouse Behavior)

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 46,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flanigan Lab at Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Research Specialist II to join our lab as a technician. This role supports mouse neuroscience research on social behaviors in addiction, depression, and sleep dysfunction, using fiber photometry, opto/chemogenetics, electrophysiology, and related techniques.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn. Recent STEM graduates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and one year related research experience.
• Interest in learning new neuroscientific techniques and methods.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab spaces, supplies, and organize experiments and data.
• Assist in mouse behavioral studies and welfare of animals.
• Perform behavioral and surgical procedures in mice as needed.
• Collect tissues and conduct assays like qPCR, RNAseq, IHC.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safe lab practices.

Skills

Neuroscience basics

Mouse handling

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Fiber photometry

Opto/chemogenetics

Electrophysiology

Anatomical tracing

In-situ hybridization

RNA sequencing

Job description

The Flanigan Lab at Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Research Specialist II to join our lab as a technician. This role supports mouse neuroscience research on social behaviors in addiction, depression, and sleep dysfunction, using fiber photometry, opto/chemogenetics, electrophysiology, and related techniques.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn. Recent STEM graduates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to