UNIV-Staff Scientist 1-Dr. Pearsall's Lab-Department of Ophthalmology

Job Description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to conduct research focused on the immune response and its effects on ocular disease, especially neovascular disease.

The successful applicant will use their existing expertise to complete studies currently underway in the laboratory.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed upon job entry : A PhD in life sciences is required for application. At least five (5) years of experience as a postdoctoral

researcher is required. Successful applicants will be highly skilled in bench science, including molecular biology, immunology and microscopy.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience : A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years postdoctorate experience.

Guidelines and supervision employee will receive in order to perform duties, including the employee’s independence and discretion : Employee will receive daily

supervision from the PI, but will also be capable of working independently over extended periods of time.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000988 COM Ophthalmology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to conduct research focused on the immune response and its effects on ocular disease, especially neovascular disease.

The successful applicant will use their existing expertise to complete studies currently underway in the laboratory.

MUSC Minimum Requirements :

A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years post doctorate experience.

Preferred Requirements :

A PhD in life sciences is required for application. At least five (5) years of experience as a postdoctoral

researcher is required. Successful applicants will be highly skilled in bench science, including molecular biology, immunology and microscopy.

Job Duties :

Perform flow cytometry and imaging analyses of ocular tissue 35%

Conduct ex vivo studies of angiogenesis, including choroidal sprouting assay, cell co-culture studies, and primary culture 30%

Organize and analyze results of physiological, biochemical and molecular measurements with computer software (specialized imaging software, Excel, Prism,

Flowjo, and others) 30%

Other duties as assigned 5%

Additional

Job Description

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) 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 New Requirements : Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required.

Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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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