Full-Time

Research Specialist I

Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

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Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Compensation Overview

$32.7k - $60.5kAnnually

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Charleston, SC, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Medical Research
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
  • A bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology or Psychology with laboratory experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work with rodents and with computers is essential.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations, to follow complex experimental instructions and to complete studies, data analysis, and reports with minimal supervision is necessary.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and software to include spread sheets, graphic packages, and statistical packages are desirable.
  • Some computer programming experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
  • Perform various experimental procedures including preparation of chemical reagents and drug solutions, delivery of pharmacologic agents to mice by various routes of administration according to specific dosing regimens, conduct stereotaxic surgery for implanting guide cannulae in target brain regions for microdialysis/microinjection studies, and execute protocols for behavioral testing of mice, including models of ethanol self-administration and relapse, operant drug discrimination, and withdrawal-related anxiety and seizure activity.
  • Perform procedures for collection of various tissue and fluid specimens from mice for subsequent analysis, as dictated by experimental procedures. Assist with preparation and execution of biochemical assay procedures to determine concentrations of drugs and/or other chemicals/molecules in blood and brain tissue as well as genotyping activities.
  • Collect, transfer, and maintain accurate computer-based data spreadsheets, perform assigned statistical analysis of data, and present data summaries in graphic or tabular forms.
  • Perform daily animal maintenance and husbandry activities in support of the research program and in accordance with regulatory policies.
  • Develop plans and coordinate experimental schedules in consultation with the PI and lab supervisor for conducting laboratory procedures in the context of a large research program.
  • Calibrate, troubleshoot, and make minor adjustments of computerized testing equipment and other laboratory instruments following consultation with immediate supervisor. Perform other duties, including (but is not limited to) conducting literature searches, copying documents, assist in maintenance of literature databases.
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