Research Assistant

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

ID: 7119563 (Ref.No. ej-3710733)
Posted: December 9, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description



Research Assistant

Augusta University


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 -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information
Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes... With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.

Job Summary
Position requires the ability to maintain mouse colony by crossing tissue specific mice with various floxed mice to make tissue-specific knockout mice. Successful candidate will perform genotyping assays to distinguish each of the mouse lines, set up breeder cages to maintain lines or generate unique combinations of lines for experiments, perform tamoxifen injections to induce the loss or gain of a gene's function in the mouse. A database, already in place, will need daily updating. Candidate must be able to handle and work with mice and have organizational skills with ability to multitask. Candidate will also work with members of a team of scientists, each of whom carries out a series of mouse experiments of human relevance. In addition, candidate will perform plasmid amplification, tissue cutting and histological and immunofluorescence staining to assist lab member's work.

Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintaining mouse colony through selective breeding and culling.
Wean and genetically identify offspring through strain-specific genotyping assays.
Plasmid amplification
Tissue cutting and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence analysis.
Analyzing gels and updating database.
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, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of two years' experience in a research or basic science or other comparable area.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with mouse handling and histological analysis experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Willingness and ability to work with research animals
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Goal-focused energetic self-starter with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn
Ability to complete work, meet deadlines and work independently with only general supervision
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and prioritization skills

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: R9

Salary: $15.00/hour - $17.41/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of 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

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=252678&PostingSeq=1



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