Research Technician

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia is hiring a Research Technician for its Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences. The technician will assist in NIH-funded research on HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorders, performing tasks such as cell culture and pharmacological assays.

A Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or a related field is required, with prior laboratory experience preferred. This full-time position offers a standard working schedule and a supportive research environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a research laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on NIH-funded projects related to HIV-1 infection.
• Perform cell culture and pharmacological assays.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Cell culture

Pharmacological assays

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or related field

Job description

Posting Number: TMP02810PO24

Job Code Title: Laboratory Technologist I

Advertised Title: Research Technician

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: College of Pharmacy

Department: COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category: Other

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/01/2025

Job Open Date: 11/07/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) at the College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina (USC), is seeking to hire a Research Technician to conduct research in Dr. Jun Zhu’s laboratory on ongoing NIH‑funded research projects to study the underlying mechanisms of HIV‑1 infection associated neurocognitive disorders. The Research Technician is expected to perform work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Duties include conducting cell culture and pharmacological assays to characterize the in vitro pharmacological profile of human vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and its mutants, and to test compounds to identify optimized probe molecules using cell‑based expressing human VMAT2. The Research Technician will also assist with other ongoing experiments and maintain laboratory instruments, laboratory safety, cleaning, and organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or related field. Prior experience working in a research laboratory is preferred.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.