Research Technician — Neuroinflammation & Spinal Cord Injury

experiencedAlliedHealth; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haque Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center conducts translational research focused on inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, and spinal cord injury.

The Research Specialist I will provide technical support to the Principal Investigator and research team in conducting laboratory and animal studies, maintaining experimental protocols, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of work experience in a clinical or research setting.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for part of the required experience.
• Ability to perform lab procedures with accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for spinal cord injury experiments and sample analysis.
• Maintain equipment, order supplies, and manage lab inventory.
• Collaborate on research with animal models and cell culture.
• Prepare experimental reports, protocols, and grant-related documents.

Skills

Lab techniques

Animal handling

Biochemical assays

Immunological assays

Molecular biology

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (substitution allowed)

Job description

The Haque Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center conducts translational research focused on inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, and spinal cord injury.

The Research Specialist I will provide technical support to the Principal Investigator and research team in conducting laboratory and animal studies, maintaining experimental protocols, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.