Research Assistant

Augusta University



Responsibilities
Mouse breeding and genotyping through PCR and agarose gels and assist in the updating and maintenance of mouse database. Maintain a clean and tidy lab environment (picking up and delivering research packages to making simple solutions and stocking the laboratory with essential items for experiments to be properly carried out). Assist in cell culture and frozen sectioning and immunostaining.


The duties include, but are not limited to:

Mouse colony management; set up breeder pairs, perform PCR genotyping and run results of PCR on agarose gels.

Assistance in cell culture, Western blot.

Frozen sectioning; immunostaining.

Daily tissue culture room maintenance

Perform all other related duties/tasks 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 in Mouse colony management, cell culture, PCR, western blot andFlow cytometry.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work independently with only general supervision
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality,complete work and to meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databasesor willingness to learn
Energetic self-starter, goal-focusedand detail-oriented with strong organizational,multi-tasking, prioritization and problem solving skills


Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-Fwith some occasional weekend hours

Pay Grade: R9

Salary: $15.00/hour - $16.34/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.

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

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 everyday 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.

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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