Research Assistant – Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Augusta, GA 30912             ·             Full time

Job ID: 254929

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location

Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus:  1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine is charged with conducting high-impact original biomedical research and translating the findings to clinical applications, and in educating future physicians and researchers.  Our research addresses fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology, endocrinology, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and cancer biology.  Collaborations have been established with clinical departments for studies that investigate various diseases including neurological diseases (stroke, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, and Guillain-Barre syndrome); psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia and autism); degenerative diseases (osteoporosis); cancer; and endocrinological disorders.

Job Summary

• Conduct experiments and analyze results of experiments; 
• Experiments may include but not be limited to animal surgery, behavioral procedures, breeding, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and tissue sectioning; 
• Maintain mouse colonies and inventories; 
• Maintain computer databases and hard copies of inventory (e.g. chemicals, supplies, tissue samples, antibodies, etc.) and equipment service records;
• Determine needed new supplies and place orders; 
• Keep laboratory equipment functional, update biosafety and chemical protocols, and coordinate daily operation and cleanliness of the laboratory; 
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols; 
• Attend meetings and discuss results.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct experiments and analyze results of experiments; 
• Experiments may include but not be limited to animal surgery, behavioral procedures, breeding, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and tissue sectioning
• Maintain mouse colonies and inventories;
• Maintain computer databases and hard copies of inventory ( e.g. chemicals, supplies, tissue samples, antibodies, etc.) and equipment service records
• Determine needed new supplies and place orders;
• Keep laboratory equipment functional, update biosafety and chemical protocols, and coordinate daily operation and cleanliness of the laboratory
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols
• Attend meetings and discuss results
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years’ experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with participatiing on publications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Willingness and ability to work with research animals; 
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision; 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills; 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work and meet deadlines; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift:  Days; Monday – Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
• Pay Grade:  R9 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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