Laboratory Specialist II, Columbia

Laboratory Specialist II

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 position is open until filled. 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.Posting Details

Posting Number - TMP01624PO22 Job Code Title - Laboratory Specialist II Advertised Title - Laboratory Specialist II Campus - Columbia College/Division - College of Pharmacy Department - COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences Salary - $20 -$22 per hour based upon experience Location of VacancyPart/Full Time - Full Time Hours per Week - 37.5 Work Schedule - Monday– Friday form 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Job Search Category - Other Professional About USC About 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.Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at on Description Advertised Job Summary - The laboratory Specialist II will be in the laboratory of Dr. Igor Roninson and Dr. Eugenia Broude, to carry out studies aimed at preventing drug resistance in cancer. These studies are supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute. Duties include conducting supervised experiments on the effects of anticancer drugs in cell culture and in mouse tumor models, as well as maintaining the inventory of laboratory supplies, cell lines and animals, data processing and entry, assistance with preparation of reports and presentations.Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in biology or a related area, experience in a biological laboratory and willingness to work with mice and to learn new laboratory techniques. Experience in animal studies preferred but not required. Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies - 1 Desired Start Date - 08/01/2022Proposed End Date Job Open Date - 07/18/2022 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. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. 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.EEO 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.Position Attributes

Position Attributes Employees 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. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - No Hazardous weather category - Non-EssentialApplicant Documents

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