Job Description Summary

The Taniguchi Lab is seeking a motivated and reliable candidate to fill a full-time lab research technician position in the Department of Neuroscience, at the Medical University of South Carolina. The Taniguchi lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of psychiatric disorders such as depression or substance use disorders using a preclinical animal model.

The successful candidate has to be a good lab citizen with enthusiasm for science. Laboratory experience is preferred, but not necessary. In this role, the person will be responsible for rodent behavioral testing and molecular biology experiments.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000984 COM NEURO RES Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Taniguchi Lab is seeking a motivated and reliable candidate to fill a full-time lab research technician position in the Department of Neuroscience, at the Medical University of South Carolina. The Taniguchi lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms of psychiatric disorders such as depression or substance use disorders using a preclinical animal model.

The successful candidate has to be a good lab citizen with enthusiasm for science. Laboratory experience is preferred, but not necessary. In this role, the person will be responsible for rodent behavioral testing and molecular biology experiments.

Job Duties:

• Conducting animal behavior assays, including exposing them to chronic stressful environments and/or drugs to examine the stress- and drug-related behavioral phenotypes. And collecting brain and other tissue samples from rodents. 35%.

• Molecular biology experiments, including gene expression analysis (qPCR), staining brain tissue(Immunohistochemistry), and developing gene and protein manipulation viral constructs with PCR and restriction enzymes. 35%

• Collecting data, analyzing data, discussion, making records of experiments, and working with other lab members to help with any difficulties in running assays. 20%

• Laboratory maintenance, including supplying the experimental items and purchasing experimental items: 10%

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma and two years journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting. A bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

MUSC Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Must be ambidextrous.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)

Additional Job Description

A high school diploma and two years journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting. A bachlor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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