UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Biochemistry Job no: 508285
Entity: MUSC University
Department: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Hollings Cancer Center
Sub Department: UNIV-2100050-HCC Recruitment
Work type: Full-Time
Employee Type: UNIV - Research Grant
Location: Charleston, SC
Categories: Staff Scientist, Research
Pay scale: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties:10Helps with laboratory maintenance and regulatory compliance, eg ordering, cleanup of lab areas, maintenance of equipment, helping to prepare IACUC protocols and amendments when appropriate.Essential10Helps with training junior technicians or graduate students in experimental techniques required for experiments.Essential20Collaborates in preparing manuscripts and grants based on the experimental data generated, Duties include keeping current with the literature, preparing figures and writing manuscripts and sections of grants.Essential30Collaborates in collecting and analyzing data generated from the experiments and Duties include keeping accurate records on a daily basis, identifying and using appropriate software for analysis of data, collaborating with Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Research Shared Resources to insure quality of the results, interpreting results and planning new experiments.Essential30Collaborates with the PI and other lab members involved to design and executes experiments using state-of-the-art mouse genetic models and cells prepared form these models to study the role of the STAT3 transcription factor in tumor fibroblasts during pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis, and to study the function of PTEN in tumor fibroblasts during breast cancer progression. These duties involved included genotyping of genetically-engineered mice and animal husbandry, in vivo experiments, including treatment studies, monitoring for development of disease, necropsies of experimental mice and in vitro studies, including preparing cells from the models, cell culture, molecular and functional genomic evaluation of gene expression and transcription factor binding to target genes, including RNAseq and ChIPseq.Essential

Job summary: Collaborates with the PI and other lab members involved to design and executes experiments using state-of-the-art mouse genetic models and cells prepared form these models to study the role of the STAT3 transcription factor in tumor fibroblasts during pancreatic cancer progression and metastasis, and to study the function of PTEN in tumor fibroblasts during breast cancer progression.

EEO Statement: MUSC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Payscale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 6: $39,960.00 - $56,947.00 - $73,935.00 (min - mid - max)

FLSA: Salaried

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A PhD, MD or equivalent with two years post-doctorate experience.

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) Must be ambidextrous. 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)

Opening date: 22 Aug 2018 Eastern Daylight Time
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