Research Specialist I – Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

Job overview

The Research Specialist I role is onsite in Charleston, SC; compensation is not specified in the listing. The position supports a basic science laboratory studying mitochondrial biology and treatments for mitochondrial diseases, especially CMT2A. The specialist conducts cell and tissue culture, laboratory assays, and animal-related research activities, then records and analyzes findings for the research team. This work contributes experimental data to investigations of mitochondrial disease and potential treatments.

What you'll do

• Perform mammalian cell and ex vivo tissue culture experiments
• conduct DNA isolation, PCR, western blotting, histology, staining, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy
• assist with transgenic mouse and rat colony management and genotyping
• support behavioral and electrophysiological experiments
• maintain records, analyze data, and present progress and findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research specialist i

regenerative medicine

cell biology

mitochondrial biology

cell culture

pcr

western blotting

charleston sc

musc

mouse and rat research

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant science may substitute for two years of required clinical or research experience; the role requires working with mice and rats.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.