Research Technician

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement programs

Job summary

A research university in South Carolina is seeking a Laboratory Technologist I to conduct research on HIV-related disorders. The role involves testing compounds, maintaining lab safety, and conducting various experiments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in biomedical science and preferably lab experience. This position offers a salary of $15.00 per hour and requires 37.5 hours of work per week with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a research laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Dr. Jun Zhu’s laboratory.
• Test compounds to identify optimized probe molecules.
• Maintain instruments, lab safety, cleaning, and organizing.

Skills

Research laboratory experience

Biomedical science knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include a brief cover letter showing interest in the position. The cover letter needs to describe current and prior research experience, and career goals. Applicants also need to include a current curriculum vitae (CV).

Questions about this position should be emailed to [e-mail].

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

• Posting Number: TMP02810PO24
• Job Code Title / Advertised Title: Laboratory Technologist I / Research Technician
• Campus: Columbia
• College/Division: College of Pharmacy
• Department: COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
• Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Location: 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

Benefits

For temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week: health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

The Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) at the College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, is seeking to hire a Research Technician to conduct research in Dr. Jun Zhu’s laboratory on ongoing NIH‑funded projects to study the underlying mechanisms of HIV‑1 infection associated neurocognitive disorders.

In vitro pharmacological profile of human vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and its mutants will be characterized. The Research Technician will test compounds to identify optimized probe molecules using cell‑based assays expressing human VMAT2. Additionally, the Research Technician will assist with other ongoing experiments and maintain instruments, lab safety, cleaning and organizing.

Qualifications

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

Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: 01/01/2025
• Job Open Date: 11/07/2024
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must include a brief cover letter showing interest in the position. The cover letter needs to describe current and prior research experience, and career goals. Applicants also need to include a current curriculum vitae (CV). Questions about this position should be emailed to [e-mail]. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety‑Sensitive or Security‑Sensitive positions will be subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL. Non‑Hazardous weather category. Non‑Essential.

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