Research Assistant - MCG-Cntr for Biotech/Genom Med

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

Research Assistant - MCG-Cntr for Biotech/Genom Med

Job ID: 301459

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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

Established in the summer of 2002, the Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CBGM) at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU) was developed to promote interdisciplinary and translational research in Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine with the ultimate goal of promoting predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (4P) medicine. The Center's research efforts focus on two main areas: Discovery and validation of biomarkers for disease prediction and diagnosis; Pharmacomics and drug discovery for personalized medicine. CBGM is home of four internationally renowned programs in diabetes research: The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young, the Prospective Assessment in Newborns of Diabetes Autoimmunity, the Diabetic Complications Consortium, and the Mouse Metabolic Phenotype Consortium. Additional research programs include autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and cancer. These research programs are supported by an annual extramural funding of approximately $12 million. The center houses several state-of-the-art high throughput and high content facilities for genetics, genomics, proteomics, drug screening and bioinformatics.

Job Summary

Performs basic molecular and/or cellular biology techniques. Duties also include: support ongoing research projects, help develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures, maintain a detailed and organized notebook with procedures and data, help maintain mouse lines, and make orders for the lab.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

EXPERIMENTS

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.

EQUIPMENT

Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometer, microscope, coulter counter, centrifuge, hematic stainer, etc. Make orders for lab.

MOUSE COLONY

Maintain mouse lines and colonies.

OTHER

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, 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 or clinical area.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required).

Pay Band: B5.

Salary: $17.88/hourly - $21.63/hourly.

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

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Benefits that may be elected could include:

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• earned vacation time
• sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program (for full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months)

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 completed 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 judgment 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 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.