Research Specialist I — Pharmacology and Immunology

Job overview

Compensation is $32,686–$60,471 per year. The Research Specialist I — Pharmacology and Immunology works onsite in Charleston, SC. in the structured salary fields; the posting lists a pay range of $32,686–$60,471 per year. The Nozaki lab studies intestinal immunity during infection and inflammation, including cell-death pathways and tumor evolution. Under the Principal Investigator’s supervision, the specialist supports immunology research through mouse colony care, tissue preparation, and laboratory analyses. The work contributes to the lab’s investigation of intestinal inflammation and related mechanisms that may inform therapeutics.

What you'll do

• Prepare mouse tissues for analysis
• perform tissue harvesting, histopathology, cell culture, molecular cloning, cell transfection or infection, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blotting, immunostaining, microscopy, and flow cytometry
• maintain mouse colonies through breeding and genotyping
• maintain laboratory equipment
• assist with ordering supplies and maintaining a safe, clean lab
• document experiments and data locations
• assist with grant writing and IACUC protocols when appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research specialist i

pharmacology

immunology

mouse models

tissue preparation

pcr and qpcr

western blot

flow cytometry

immunofluorescence

charleston sc

musc

laboratory research

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting says experience with listed laboratory techniques is a plus but not required and that training opportunities are available. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required.

About the employer

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