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Cellular & Molecular Research Tech

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$38–61K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$38–61K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Under the day-to-day supervision of a Research Associate and general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Cellular & Molecular Research Tech conducts established laboratory procedures. The role prepares reagents and samples, performs assigned assays and imaging, maintains research records, organized data, equipment, and supplies, and follows laboratory safety practices. The posting prefers a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related laboratory research experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory Safety, nice to haveQuality Control, nice to haveSOP Compliance, nice to haveResearch Recordkeeping, nice to haveLaboratory Instrumentation, nice to haveWorkload Organization, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveMammalian Cell Culture, nice to havePCR/qPCR, nice to haveWestern Blotting, nice to haveELISA, nice to haveImmunostaining, nice to haveFluorescence Microscopy, nice to haveConfocal Microscopy, nice to haveImage Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Biology or Related, nice to have1+ Year Laboratory Research Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Cellular & Molecular Research Tech Department: CAS Psychology Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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 Under the day-to-day supervision of the Research Associate and general supervision of the Principal Investigator, conducts established mammalian cell culture, molecular, biochemical, and microscopy procedures. Prepares reagents and samples; performs assigned PCR/qPCR, protein, immunostaining, and imaging assays; maintains accurate records and organized data; maintains equipment, supplies, and laboratory safety compliance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of standard laboratory safety and quality-control practices; skill in following detailed SOPs, maintaining accurate research records, and using common laboratory instrumentation; ability to organize workload, communicate findings, and recognize when to consult a supervisor. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related field, plus at least one year of related laboratory research experience. - Experience with mammalian cell culture, PCR or qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunostaining, fluorescence or confocal microscopy, and basic image analysis.

Job Close Date 12/10/2026 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 December 10, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: · Health and Life Insurance · Retirement Programs · Paid Tuition · Dependent Scholarships · Annual Leave · Sick Leave · 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) · Paid Parental Leave · Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9919766 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. je-f6b399968b8c4a0da1b0532373d08918

How this job compares

Set against the 2,183 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38–61K/yr
  • US median$51–72K/yr274 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $49K, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($62K) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Laboratory Technician jobs in South Carolina and 2,183 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (906 postings).
Education
280 of the 2,183 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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