COMPLETE UNIV - TEMP Research Specialist III - Department of Neurosurgery - Charleston

Job Description Summary

MUSC’s Department of Neurosurgery is hiring a Research Specialist III for the coordination of a Brain Tumor Immunology Laboratory, a three-year project funded by the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Neurosurgery. A Research Specialist III position at the Hollings Cancer Center (NCI-designated cancer center) of the Medical University of South Carolina is available in the newly forming Strickland Laboratory. Our primary aim is to understand the role of tumor heterogeneity and the tumor immune microenvironment as it permits immune tolerance in brain tumors. Our goal is to translate basic cancer immunology into targeted clinical immunotherapies. We are particularly interested in glioblastoma and aggressive subtypes of meningioma. We focus on the interplay of immune cell proportions and communications within the tumor immune microenvironment as it correlates with tumor progression.

The successful candidate must be highly organized and provide research expertise. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the conduct of research studies with a focus on brain tumor immunology. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for assisting with experiments and data collection. The candidate will work closely with research investigators and research staff. This includes the ability to understand and be able be capable with basic laboratory experimentation in the field of tumor genetics and immunology including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, next generation sequencing modalities, and single cell transcriptomics.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Temporary

Cost Center

CC000986 COM NSGY General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

$45,530 - $64,885 - $84,241

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

This position will work under direct supervision of the Brain Tumor Laboratory PI, which will require numerous meetings on weekly and ad hoc bases. The Research Specialist III will primarily work in MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, with an expectation to attend meetings and other project-related activities as necessary.

Job Duties:

30%: Manage and oversee basic science lab events from inception through completion to ensure IRB and regulatory compliance. Coordinate human tissue collection and distribution among several laboratories involved in interdisciplinary research projects with MUSC.

30%: Assist with experimental data collections involving brain tumor procedures. Collects samples, performs sample analyses, and extracts measurement data from experiments.

30% Design and assist in the design of experimental research protocols to assist investigators in their research studies.

5%: Obtains consents from patients at the MUSC clinic and hospital patients.

5%: Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science directly related to the assigned area of research and two years advanced journel-level work experience in a clinical or research setting. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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