Job Description Summary
Directs large, complex research projects in the Gazes Cardiac Research Institute research setting, ensuring all laboratory staff follow and adhere to safety and all applicable health policies and regulations.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Research GrantCost Center
CC000966 COM DOM CARD General CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-07
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties:
35% - Provides direct on-site supervision of research staff to ensure the appropriate conduct of studies. Supervises and evaluates research staff working on active research studies. Allocates personnel resources to accommodate demand for all studies. Provides strategic input regarding study activities to PI. Develops Standard Operating Procedures, documents the lab processes along with handling the procedures for the freezer and freezer log. Provides training to other staff. Acts as liaison between PI and ancillary services. Mentors research team on research related tasks and trains in federal and local federal regulations and policies. Manage personnel needs, assisting other coordinators with billing, IACUC submissions. Performs random audits of regulatory materials to ensure proper documentation and adherence to study protocols.
35% - Laboratory work. Works in the laboratory to perform echocardiograms, rodent surgery, and evaluation of proteomics data. This work will then be used to write manuscripts and make figures for each manuscript.
30% - Grant Submissions and Administration: Builds the infrastructure needed for growth of studies and other programs including procurement of supplies and equipment as needed. Fulfills all pre award requirements, including provides training, mentorship and guidance to other research staff on the pre and post award process. In collaboration with the PI, develops research plans, utilizing research methodology knowledge, oversees, develops and monitors budget reports, project revenue and expenditures and other post award activities.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, microbiology, biochemistry or a closely related field and four years’ relevant experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment; relevant experience includes minimum of one year of experience supervising or managing a research laboratory.
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. (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 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (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)
Additional New Requirements: 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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