Neuroscience Research Assistant: Molecular & Animal Studies

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine program. The role involves molecular biology work, animal husbandry, and data analysis on disease models.

Candidates should have a relevant science degree (or equivalent experience) and be prepared to work with research animals and strict timelines in a collaborative environment. Department: Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field or Associate's with 3 years of research experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology/biochemical experiments and analyses.
• Observe animals daily and provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff.
• Maintain mouse colonies including genotyping.
• Perform studies on Alzheimer’s disease and related models using transgenic mice.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field)

Associate's degree + 3 years research experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine program. The role involves molecular biology work, animal husbandry, and data analysis on disease models.

Candidates should have a relevant science degree (or equivalent experience) and be prepared to work with research animals and strict timelines in a collaborative environment. Department: Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine.