UNIV - Research Specialist III Job no: 511364 Entity: MUSC University Department: COLLEGE OF PHARMACY - College of Pharmacy Sub Department: UNIV-2303000-Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science Work type: Part-Time Employee Type: UNIV - Research Grant Location: Charleston, SC-Main Campus Categories: Research Pay scale: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max) Job Duties: 10Apply standard quality control techniques to assure quality of 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.Essential 10Inventory of lab supplies, ordering of supplies, monitor spending for budgetary and reporting purposes, and ensure maintenance of laboratory databases. Schedule use of XF and imagine instruments, training and maintain usage and billing records.Essential 10Maintain calibration and service of Agilent/Seahorse Legacy and XF96e instruments and all other core facility instruments including imagers, microscopes and plate readers.Essential 10Perform complex laboratory procedures in one or more areas of laboratory investigation, including tissue and cell culture, immunohistochemistry, microscopy rPCR and a variety of molecular biology procedures that require availability to perform tasks at weekends and holidays.Essential 10Plan, coordinate, and communicate 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.Essential 10Prepare and train lab members and core facility users in the proper protocol for preparing solutions, reagents, media or stains necessary for prescribed tests.Essential 40Document 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 on the Agilent/Seahorse XF24, XF96, XF96e instruments. Requires extensive knowledge of the Agilent Wave software.Essential The Bioenergetic Profiling Core Facility is looking for a Research Specialist III whose primary role will be to manage the facility. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience with Agilent/Seahorse instruments. Possess a strong background in mitochondrial function and tissue culture. The applicant should have the ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly under personal guidance, and then execute experiments independently. Critical analysis of your research and strong communication skills are vital as training is a key component of the work flow. Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max) ------------ FLSA: To Be Determined ------------ Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science directly related to the assigned area of research and two years advanced journel-level work experience in a clinical or research setting. ------------ Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32? F to 100? F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/20 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous) Opening date: 28 Dec 2018 Eastern Standard Time