Research Specialist I

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number TMP01836PO22 Job Code Title Research Specialist I Advertised Title Research Specialist I Campus Columbia College/Division College of Pharmacy Department COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences Salary $18-20 per hour Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Standard working schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet needs of the department.

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To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Porcu Lab is currently seeking a dynamic, organized, and committed animal-focused Research Specialist to maintain mouse colony and lab supplies in support of multiple research projects in the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) at the College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina (UofSC). The Porcu Lab is interested in studying the role of neurotransmitter plasticity and circadian rhythms in modulating brain functions and behaviors.

We use a combination of state-of-the-art methodologies from behavior to in vivo calcium imaging to circadian genes analysis in pre-clinical mouse models.

Our goal is to understand the mechanism by which neurotransmitter plasticity and circadian rhythms regulate neuronal circuits and brain functions to reveal promising targets for future treatments of mental disorders.

Qualifications Bachelor or master's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related fields.

Previous research experience.

Ability to work with animals.

Demonstrated ability to follow general lab practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and spreadsheet software skills are essential.

Willingness to be trained and to take on additional responsibilities to animal work and general lab maintenance.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/15/2022 Proposed End Date 08/14/2023 Job Open Date 07/28/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website.

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This position is open until filled.

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