UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Surgery: Surgical Oncology Research

at  MUSC

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology Research is actively recruiting for a Staff Scientist I.

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.
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• 30% - Perform animal experiments by targeting different signaling pathways that alter immune response and tumor microenvironment. Prepare mouse samples for immune cell analysis using flow cytometry, imaging, and other omics studies. Govern mouse strains by breeding and routine maintenance. Administer controlled substances.
• 20% - Perform experiments on cultured cells and analyze biochemical reactions. Perform biochemical and immunological assays on fresh tissues and cultured cells. These assays include PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, resistance measurements, immunoprecipitation, immunoflurescence and HPLC.
• 15% - Isolate and proliferate primary cells from fresh tissue. Develop coating methods on various surfaces for long-term cell culture. Maintain cell lines and monitor cell growth.
• 15% Participate in manuscript preparation.
• 15% - Maintain detailed account of experimental procedures and results, participate in study design, identify new protocols, or modify existing protocols. Perform general lab duties: preparation of culture medium and solutions, clean glassware, autoclaves, etc.
• 5% Order supplies and organize inventory.