Biotech & Genomics Research Assistant

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Research Assistant for the MCG-Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine to support basic molecular and cellular biology techniques and ongoing projects. You will maintain notebooks, help develop procedures, and assist with mouse lines and lab orders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related science, strong data organization, and the ability to work in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science related to the research area.
• Associate's degree in related fields with minimum three years' experience in a research or clinical area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of examinations of specimens for the presence of diseases and pathological conditions.
• Prepare culture media, incubate and culture bacteria, stain slides and perform molecular biology techniques.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometer, microscope, coulter counter, centrifuge, hematic stainer.
• Maintain mouse lines and colonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Augusta University is seeking a Research Assistant for the MCG-Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine to support basic molecular and cellular biology techniques and ongoing projects. You will maintain notebooks, help develop procedures, and assist with mouse lines and lab orders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related science, strong data organization, and the ability to work in a collaborative research environment.