Laboratory Technician at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician




Department: CAS Biological Sciences

Part/Full Time: Full Time



Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.



About UofSC


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary


The Hollis Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina is seeking a laboratory technician to work on NSF-funded research examining the process of speciation by reinforcement using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster. The technician, under the general supervision of the PI, will maintain laboratory animal populations, manage and execute experiments, perform basic molecular biology, and contribute to the lab’s day-to-day functions. The technician will contribute to manuscripts and present results of their research to the PI and to the lab group. The ultimate goal of our NSF-funded project is to gain greater understanding of how selection against hybridization can result in the sharpening of species boundaries.

Required Education and Experience


B.S. in Biology or a related discipline and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience..

Preferred Qualifications


Previous experience working with Drosophila (rearing, genetic crosses) as well as basic microscopy skills. Strong candidates will have 2+ years of experience working full time in a research laboratory, as well as the ability to work independently and effective oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities


The technician must be able to design, conduct, and analyze experimental research. They must be able to work both independently and as part of a larger team. They must conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Close Date


07/01/2024



Special Instructions to Applicant



Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. 




 




We are only accepting applications submitted by
July 1, 2024. 

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/168650





EEO Statement


The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.















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