Research Associate

Augusta University



Research Associate

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
The laboratory's research focuses on mechanisms underlying aging and steroid hormone induce osteoporosis and marrow adiposity. Highly motivated applicants with experience in molecular biology, bone biology and immunology are encouraged to apply.

Our faculty study a variety of fundamental questions ranging from aging, regenerative medicine and neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, functions of the nervous system, using a broad repertoire of experimental approaches. A number of doctoral students of Neuroscience and Molecular Medicine PhD Programs are doing their thesis research in the department. The department is also a major contributor to Augusta University's Center for Healthy Aging, a multidisciplinary consortium whose mission is to improve and restore function to injured and degenerating tissues of the human body. The department places a strong emphasis on translational research with collaborations with multiple clinical departments including Neurology, Psychiatry,Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Medicine.


Responsibilities
Job Posting Refreshed

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance of transgenic and mutant mouse strains, breeding, genotyping, etc.

Performexperiments using a combination of molecular biology techniques and cell culture system.

Analyze and interpretdata and confer with PI on research plans.

General management for laboratory.

Inspect animal cages. genotyping, breeding mouse colonies and conduct animal studies.

Coordinate with other laboratory personnel about research plans, maintenance of mouse colonies.

Helpmanage day-to-day operations, upkeep of the laboratory and compliance with all regulatory requirements, training of new lab members.

Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned.


Required Qualifications
Master'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 research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research.ORBachelor'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' research and/or clinical experience.


Preferred Qualifications
Experience in writing manuscripts and presenting research work in meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willingness and ability to work with research animals
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

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

Pay Grade: R14

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/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U



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