Research Specialist II, Infectious Diseases

Job overview

The Research Specialist II role is onsite in Charleston, SC, with a 40-hour scheduled workweek. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The Meissner Research Lab studies lambda interferon signaling with the aim of identifying ways to manipulate the pathway to treat viral infections. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Staff Scientist, the specialist performs complex biological procedures and analyses in a basic science and translational laboratory. Careful experimentation, troubleshooting, data analysis, and preparation of research results contribute to the lab’s research and publication goals.

What you'll do

• Maintain, expand, and characterize mammalian primary cells and cell lines under sterile conditions
• perform cell-based assays, treatments, genetic manipulations, and experimental procedures
• conduct RNA/DNA isolation, cloning, PCR/qRT-PCR, western blotting, flow cytometry, and fluorescent microscopy
• document procedures and data electronically
• analyze data and perform statistical analyses
• participate in weekly lab meetings
• assist with presentations and publications
• support inventory, reagent and equipment ordering, and equipment maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research specialist ii

infectious diseases

cell culture

molecular biology

pcr/qrt-pcr

flow cytometry

fluorescent microscopy

translational research

charleston sc

musc

40 hours weekly

occasional weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Research focuses on lambda interferon signaling and potential treatment approaches for viral infections. Occasional weekend work and rotating shifts as required are noted.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.