Laboratory Technician

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Health insurance

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to administer substances via various routes, collect biological samples, perform in vivo imaging, and maintain accurate records of animal health and study data. The role requires precise data entry and adherence to protocols within the Medical College of Georgia facilities.

The position involves animal handling, optional humane euthanasia when necessary, and collaboration with the research team to support behavioral testing and daily lab

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Preparations of Animals for Behavioral Testing; Animal handling including administering substances, in vivo imaging, samples collection, etc.
• Processing Samples processing including mouse PBMC isolation, ELISA, etc.
• Data Entry and Analysis
• Other assigned duties including supporting other lab members, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in Biology/Animal Science

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Job ID: 301755

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

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 12,000 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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

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

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

Administer substances via various methods, including subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal injections. Collect biological samples (e.g., blood, tissue) for analysis. Perform In Vivo Imaging. Measure and record animal body weights. Conduct daily health observations, identifying signs of illness, injury, or distress. Perform or assist with humane euthanasia when necessary. Maintain accurate, detailed records on animal health, and study data. Receiving, labeling, storing, and analyzing samples (blood, tissue) according to established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Preparations of Animals for Behavioral Testing Animal handling including administering substances, in vivo imaging, samples collection, etc.
• Processing Samples processing including mouse PBMC isolation, elisa, etc.
• Data Entry and Analysis Data entry and analysis
• Other Assigned Duties Other duties including supporting other lab members, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Biology, Animal Science, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• Animal Handling and Restraint
• Compound Administration (ip, sc, iv)
• Sample Collection (blood, tissue)
• In Vivo Imaging
• Performing humane euthanasia according to approved protocols
• Data Entry

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B3

Salary Range: $16.54/hourly - $17.98/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 8/11/26 - 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.

Conditions of Employment

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

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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