Job Description Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Darby Children’s Research Institute’s Laboratory of Dr. Haemmerich is seeking a Post-doctoral to assist ongoing research efforts to develop targeted chemotherapy delivery for cancer treatment.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001013 COM PEDS Children's Research Institute CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Specifically, the job duties will include producing liposomal drug carriers, studies in rodent cancer models, imaging (MRI, fluorescence imaging), and computer modeling. The fellow will be expected to handle rodents and may assist in catheter implantation procedures. Interested candidates should submit an application including a complete CV and contact information of three references to Dr. Dieter Haemmerich (haemmer@musc.edu).

MUSC Minimum Requirements and Experience:  A doctoral degree (PhD or MD/PhD) in a discipline related to biology, bioengineering or biomedicine.

Job Duties: 

• 25% Perform and/or assist in therapeutic rodent studies. This includes the intravenous administration of liposomal chemotherapy, blood sampling and animal imaging.

• 25% Assist and/or perform computer modeling studies, where tumor drug delivery is simulated.

• 10% Produce and characterize liposomal drug carriers. This includes formulating the liposomes, measuring release characteristics, and size.

• 10% Preparation and maintenance of primary cancer cell cultures. This includes standard cell culture methods, and in some cases cell viability analyses in combination with in vitro efficacy studies.

• 10% Perform routine laboratory experiments, review and analysis of data, and preparation of protocols and reports.

• 10% Maintain, clear, complete and up-to-date lab notebook and documentation of all experiments, results and reports. This may include organization of results in spreadsheets and other documents.

• 5% Processing and analysis of tissues such as rodent tumors. This includes the  quantification of tumor drug uptake with established methods such as by fluorometry and/or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

• 5% Assist in animal surgeries. This may include surgical removal of tumors, and implantation of vascular catheters.

Additional Job Description

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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. 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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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