Research Specialist II, Pharmacology and Immunology

Job overview

Compensation is $46,206–$78,540 per year. The Research Specialist II, Pharmacology and Immunology role is onsite in Charleston, SC. in the posting’s narrative; the listed pay range is $46,206–$78,540 annually. The role supports the Haque Lab and its spinal cord injury research infrastructure initiative at the Medical University of South Carolina.\n\nThe specialist provides research and technical support for preclinical studies of spinal cord injury, neuroinflammation, functional recovery, and rehabilitation. The role coordinates experiments, maintains research resources, and supports regulatory compliance so the interdisciplinary team can carry out ongoing studies effectively.

What you'll do

• Assist with experimental data collection, behavioral data, sample collection, and analysis
• provide daily animal care and coordinate with veterinary staff
• maintain study records and data
• organize and renew animal, biosafety, and human research protocols
• manage lab supplies and inventories
• assist with grants, presentations, manuscripts, and progress reports
• review laboratory procedures for safety and regulatory compliance
• assist with animal preparation and experimental design
• provide on-call coverage for laboratory emergencies on weekends and after hours.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research specialist ii

pharmacology and immunology

spinal cord injury research

preclinical studies

neuroinflammation

animal care

charleston sc

musc

40 hours weekly

$46,206–$78,540 annual pay range

laboratory research

iacuc compliance

weekend on-call

after-hours on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports preclinical spinal cord injury research and includes weekend and after-hours laboratory emergency on-call duties.

About the employer

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