Research Technician - MCG-Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a full-time Research Technician to assist in research involving transgenic mouse models to study Alzheimer’s disease and microbiome interactions. The role requires a High School Diploma and lab experience, focusing on sample collection and molecular biology experiments.

Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be detail-oriented. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of college-level work in physical/biological sciences.
• Considerable experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist research involving transgenic mouse models.
• Collect and maintain organized sample collection.
• Perform molecular biology experiments such as qRT-PCR and ELISA.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college-level work in sciences

Job description

Position

Research Technician - MCG-Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Job ID: 299612

Location: Augusta University

Full Time

Job Summary

Assist research involving transgenic mouse models to study Alzheimer’s disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, and microbiome interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist research involving transgenic mouse models to study Alzheimer’s disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, and microbiome interactions (e.g., feeding special diets, administering pharmacological drugs to mice; weighting mice; animal behavior tests).
• Collect specimens (e.g., brain, fecal samples) and maintain organized sample collection and processing logs.
• Assist with sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning.
• Assist and maintain mouse breeding colonies and genotyping.
• Perform molecular biology experiments such as qRT-PCR, ELISA, and western blotting.
• Perform microscopic and statistical analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent supplemented with two years of college-level work in the physical and/or biological sciences, and considerable experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations in a related area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

• Shift: Days; M‑F (may require work outside standard business hours).
• Pay Band: B4; salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful background check required prior to starting employment.
• May be required to complete a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports required for positions requiring driving.
• For faculty hires: proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework required.
• Employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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