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Logo:Posting Number:RTF00108PO25USC Market Title:Research SpecialistLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156402Business Title (Internal Title):Research Specialist ICampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:School of Medicine ColumbiaDepartment:SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and NeuroscienceAdvertised Salary Range:32,686.00Location of Vacancy:SCPart/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8:30am – 5:00pmMust be flexible to meet the needs of the department.Type of Staff Position:Staff Research Grant (SRGP)Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:OtherAbout University of South Carolina: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.South Carolina Retirement:YesState Insurance Programs:YesAnnual Leave:YesSick Leave:YesAdvertised Job Summary:A highly-motivated research assistant with interest in Neuroscience and Pharmacology is sought to work on grant-supported projects in the lab of Dr. David Mott in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience within the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Candidates will use cutting-edge techniques to study and understand how synaptic transmission between excitatory and inhibitory nerve cells in the brain is modified as a result of experience. Previous research experience is preferred but not required. All dedicated candidates interested in gaining research experience prior to applying to graduate or medical school or interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research at academic, pharmaceutical, or biotech institutions are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to enthusiastic and passionate candidates with strong problem-solving skills who have demonstrated an ability to work as part of a team.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry/Chemical Biology, Psychology, Pharmacology, or a related field.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Previous experience handling rodents and with rodent behavioral tests is preferred but not required. Previous research experience is preferred but not required. Previous experience recording neural activity in rodents is preferred but not required. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.Job Duty:Conducts experiments with rodents, including behavioral assays and surgical interventions, as well as analyzing experimental data and record keeping.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:45Job Duty:Performs rodent colony maintenance (husbandry, etc.).Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:20Job Duty:Performs general lab duties (ordering supplies, maintaining instruments, preparation of buffers, washing glassware, etc.).Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Presents research findings to the group and participates in group journal clubs.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Training and assisting graduate/undergraduate students.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Performs other duties as assignedEssential Function:NoPercentage of Time:5Hazardous weather category:Non-EssentialEmployees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:NoNumber of Vacancies:1Desired Start Date:06/01/2025Job Open Date:05/21/2025Job Close Date:01/25/2026Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.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 January 25, 2026.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187501EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.