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MUSC Health · 2 months ago

UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

2+ years exp

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking a Staff Scientist I in the Department of Pharmacology and Immunology. This role focuses on neuroimmunology research, particularly investigating neuroimmune responses following strokes and traumatic brain injuries, and involves various laboratory techniques including microscopy and immune profiling.

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Responsibilities

Participate in a project related to above described work, including perform surgical procedures. Prepare sections from mouse brains and process for histology and immune-microscopy. Perform various microscopy techniques. Evaluate mice via various behavioral tasks

In terms of the above listed areas of research, perform high dimensional analyses of post-injury immune landscape, analyze and interpret data. Will also involve use of image analysis software and generation of computer images. Determine behavioral outcomes in terms of pathophysiological findings

Collaborate with other lab personnel in related projects. Participate in lab meetings and project-specific meetings with other lab personnel

Keep records and up to date lab notebook/lab archives. Assist with writing manuscripts and grants. Keep up to date with relevant literature

Qualification

Microsurgical experienceHigh resolution microscopyConfocal microscopyCellular immune profilingMolecular immune profilingBehavioral analysisData analysisTransgenic animal developmentGrant writingTeam collaboration

Required

A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years postdoctorate experience plus evidence of scholarly activity as demonstrated by at least five first author publications

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position

Ability to perform job functions in a seated position

Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile

Ability to climb stairs

Ability to work indoors

Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers

Ability to bend at the waist

Ability to twist at the waist

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations

Ability to fully use both hands/arms

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders

Ability to fully use both legs

Ability to reach in all directions

Possess good finger dexterity

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function

Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted

Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted

Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted

Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand

Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance

Ability to match or discriminate between colors

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception

Good peripheral vision capabilities

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually

Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms

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

Preferred

A PhD degree in biology or other natural, life or health care science related to the assigned area of research

At least 2 years postdoctoral experience

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees