Research Associate-Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Clayton State University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate to support neuroscience and regenerative medicine research. In this role, you will engage in advanced scientific and administrative work, contributing to groundbreaking research efforts. Responsibilities include conducting experiments in cell and molecular biology, managing lab operations, and supervising research personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant academic environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration. Join a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing scientific knowledge while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Earned Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with research experience required.
• Experience with animal handling and cell culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students and research personnel.
• Manage continuous operation of the research laboratory.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Animal Handling

Cell Culture

Gene Cloning

Protein Expression and Purification

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Confocal Microscopy

Brightfield Microscopy

Job description

Research Associate-Neuroscience & Regenerative 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 10,500 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 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 Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Medical College of Georgia is charged with conducting high-impact original biomedical research and translating the findings to clinical applications, and in educating future physicians and researchers. Our research addresses fundamental questions in neuroscience, cell and developmental biology, endocrinology, and regenerative medicine. Collaborations have been established with clinical departments for studies that investigate various diseases including neurological diseases (stroke, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, and Guillain-Barre).

Job Summary

A position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in the Wang laboratory. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; maintain lab equipment and supervise and coordinate lab personnel and activities. Perform a variety of complex experiments and execute lab management duties. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology and molecular biology experiments. Experiments may include but are not limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and collection of tissues. Analyze results of experiments and procedures using confocal and brightfield image analyses and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

1. Participate in project planning and development of research: Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines. Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology and molecular biology experiments. Experiments may include but not be limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, and collection of tissues. Analyze results of experiments and procedures using confocal and brightfield image analyses and, if necessary, develop special computer programs to facilitate analysis. Maintain and update spreadsheets documenting results.
2. Maintains mouse colonies and inventories: Maintains mouse colonies and inventories. Coordinates with all members of the lab and the PI to keep track of which mouse strains are currently in use or will be required for research projects. Coordinate and perform treatment and testing of mice.
3. Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants: Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants and other research personnel engaged in research activities and/or related laboratory work. Advise the PI, postdocs, students and other research personnel on research techniques, procedures and other technological aspects of research activities.
4. Manages continuous operation of the research laboratory: Manages continuous operation of the research laboratory, orders supplies and animals as necessary, keeps track of costs, expenses and delivered goods/supplies, updates spreadsheets documenting lab supply and chemical inventories.

Perform all other related 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Gene Cloning, protein expression and purification, animal handling and cell culture, plasmid transformation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Willingness and ability to work with research animals.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal 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.

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. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

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

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 the course of 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.

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