Research Associate- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Augusta University is a premier public research university in Georgia. The Research Associate will conduct studies on Alzheimer's disease and neuropsychiatric disorders using transgenic mouse models, performing drug treatment and behavioral tests to advance understanding of brain function.

Responsibilities include developing hypotheses, performing histology and molecular analyses, managing the transgenic mouse colony, preparing manuscripts, and mentoring junior lab members in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD-appropriate degree with research experience.
• Bachelor's with 3+ years of research/clinical experience, supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Alzheimer's disease and neuropsychiatric disorders using transgenic mice.
• Perform drug treatment, behavioral tests, and stereotactic surgery.
• Prepare samples for histology and molecular/biochemical analyses; manage mouse colony.
• Mentor junior lab members and contribute to manuscript preparation and data management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Animal handling

Education

Master's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of research experience

Tools

Microscopy

Transgenic mice handling

Histology

Job description

Research Associate- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine

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.

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

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was founded nearly 200 years ago in 1828 as the nation's fifth public medical school. It is the state's flagship medical school and Augusta University's founding school. The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia houses several key research resources, including the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the-art microscopy facility. This facility features advanced imaging technologies such as multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N-STORM super-resolution microscope, light-sheet microscopes, and imaging flow cytometry, supporting cutting-edge research in cellular and molecular neuroscience.

Job Summary

Conduct research on Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models. Performs drug treatment and behavioral test to mice. Develop hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing them. Performs a standardized protocol collecting mouse specimens including brain and other peripheral organs, preparing these samples for histology and molecular/biochemical analysis. Perform stereotactic surgery. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. Primary cell culture, histology, and imaging of mouse nervous system tissue. Managing transgenic mouse colony and performing small animal surgical and behavioral procedures. Identifies and implements experimental and analytical pipeline improvements and refinements. Prepares and submits papers on research. Contribute to manuscript and grant preparation by providing figures, methods, and technical expertise. Mentor junior lab members and promote a collaborative, high-performance lab culture. Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.

OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master'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 research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research.

OR

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 a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

SKILLS

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

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to work with research animals
Ability to work independently with only general supervision

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

Pay Band: B8

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

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 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.

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