Research and Development Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in South Carolina

Posting Number RTF00247PO26

USC Market Title Research Specialist

Business Title (Internal Title) BNA Research Technician

Campus Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division College of Arts and Sciences

Department CAS Psychology

Anticipated Hiring Range $45,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

* Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis 12 months

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 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes

State Insurance Programs Yes

Annual Leave Yes

Sick Leave Yes

Advertised Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, conducts established, approved animal-research, behavioral-neuroscience, colony-management, and neuroanatomical procedures supporting studies of executive-function impairments in HIV and aging. Maintains breeding, census, genotype, and experimental-assignment records; conducts approved behavioral and tissue procedures after required training; maintains accurate data; and follows animal-care, laboratory safety, and research-compliance requirements.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

* Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with animal handling, behavioral testing, colony recordkeeping, tissue collection or processing, histology or immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and IACUC-regulated research.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Knowledge of animal-care, research-safety, and IACUC-compliance principles; skill in following approved protocols and maintaining accurate records; ability to conduct behavioral and tissue-based procedures, organize workload, communicate findings, and recognize when to consult a supervisor.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Conduct approved animal handling, behavioral testing, observation, and data-collection procedures according to IACUC-approved protocols and established SOPs.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Maintain colony records and routine husbandry-support documentation; monitor animal status and promptly communicate animal-health or protocol concerns to the supervisor and appropriate staff.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Prepare, label, process, and organize tissue samples for neuroanatomical studies; assist with histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and related procedures as trained.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty

Maintain complete behavioral, colony, specimen, and data records; enter, organize, and quality-check research data and files.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Maintain behavioral testing and tissue-processing supplies, equipment logs, and required safety, IACUC, and laboratory-compliance documentation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 01/15/2027

Position End Date 01/14/2028

Job Open Date 10/26/2026

Job Close Date 12/10/2026

Open Until Filled No

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.

EEO Statement

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