Job Description
Summary
The Staff Scientist ll primary role is to facilitate experiments in the Bioenergetic Profiling Core Facility and Analytical Redox Biochemistry Core.
The incumbent is responsible for operating Agilent / Seahorse instruments, cellular respirometry and conducting plate reader experiments, tissue culture, and reagent preparation.
The incumbent will provide expert guidance to Core Users and execute experiments independently. The incumbent will be aid in the design and analysis of experiments.
The incumbent will help manage a diverse portfolio of biomedical research projects, contribute to publications, and oversee daily operations of the Cores.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001154 Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
$0 - $0 - $0
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties :
30%) Document protocol optimization and experimental results, analyze data, and advise principal investigator, core facility users, and lab members in adaptation and completion of experimental design, execution, and analyses.
Develop extensive knowledge of the Agilent Wave software. Develop knowledge and expertise at flow cytometry and microscopy, especially using the ZOOM Essen and Cytation 5 microscopes.
20%) Plan, coordinate, communicate and direct project goals and timetables among diverse, separate research projects, including time / cost budgeting, trouble shooting and protocol revision for lab members and core facility members.
10%) Responsible for manuscript writing, scholarly work publication, presentation at national and international society meetings and grant writing.
10%) Prepare and train lab members and core facility users in the proper protocol for preparing solutions, reagents, media or stains necessary for prescribed tests.
10%) Apply standard quality control techniques to assure quality of Biolog and Agilent / Seahorse XF test and imaging results.
Train and supervise lab members and core facility core members in proper application of techniques and data analyses.
5%) Maintain calibration and service of Agilent / Seahorse Legacy and XF96e instruments and all other core facility instruments including imagers, microscopes and plate readers.
Trouble shoots and resolves technical problems.
5%) Inventory of lab supplies, ordering of supplies, monitor spending for budgetary and reporting purposes, and ensure maintenance of laboratory databases.
Schedule use of XF and imaging instruments, training and maintain usage and billing records.
10%) Perform complex laboratory procedures in one or more areas of laboratory investigation, including tissue and cell culture, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, PCR, plate readers and a variety of molecular biology procedures.
Minimum Training and Experience :
A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years post doctorate experience plus evidence of scholarly activity as demonstrated by at least five first author publications.
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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