Research Specialist

About the role

A highly-motivated research assistant with interest in Neuroscience and Pharmacology is sought to work on grant-supported projects in the lab of Dr. David Mott in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience within the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments with rodents including behavioral assays and surgical interventions, as well as analyzing experimental data and record-keeping.
• Performs microscopy, analyzes experimental data and records data.
• Performs general lab duties (ordering supplies, maintaining instruments, preparation of buffers, washing glassware, etc.).
• Presents research findings to the group and participates in group journal clubs.
• Training and assisting graduate/undergraduate students.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry/Chemical Biology, Psychology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Experience handling rodents and with rodent behavioral tests.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understand policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance.

Qualifications

• Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry/Chemical Biology, Psychology, Pharmacology, or a related field.

Skills

• Understand policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance.

Benefits

• The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs.

Pay

• Advertised Job Summary: Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Must be able to work Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Schedule

• Hours per Week: 37.5