Senior Research Assistant- MCG- Vascular Biology Center

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,967 - 30,458; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to manage a mouse colony and assist with various molecular biology tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of research experience. Responsibilities include mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and assisting postdocs. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field.
• Minimum of two years of applicable experience in research or clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a moderate-sized mouse colony.
• Perform genotyping, inventory updates, and documentation.
• Assist in cell culture and molecular biology assays.

Skills

Mouse surgery

Tissue isolation

PCR-based genotyping

Database management

Cell culture

Molecular biology assays

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Research Assistant- MCG- Vascular Biology Center

Job ID: 291366

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About the Institution

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, the USG Core Values and related policies guide all we do. More details on the USG policies are available online.

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

Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University aims to develop breakthroughs in prevention and treatment of disease.

Job Summary

Manage a moderate-sized mouse colony comprising some 10 unique strains. A deep understanding of mouse breeding practices, PCR-based genotyping, and tissue isolations is required. Careful record keeping and database management of the mice is also an integral component. Help direct postdocs and students with their own mouse studies. Assist in cell culture and perform molecular biology assays (eg, Western blotting, qRT-PCR).

Responsibilities

• Mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and inventory updates.
• PCR, gel electrophoresis, and documentation of gels with accurate labeling and upkeep in notebook.
• Euthanasia of mice to keep mouse census low is of critical importance.
• Timed matings for embryo collection when needed.
• Tamoxifen administration for specific strains used to conditional delete a gene or activate a reporter used in fluorescence microscopy.
• Assistance in cell culture, Western blot. Frozen sectioning; immunostaining.
• Assisting postdocs and students with experimental mice, including genotyping, euthanasia, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of tissue sections and tissue harvesting for downstream applications.
• Assist postdocs and students with downstream applications of mouse tissue harvesting, including Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of tissue sections.
• Develop new PCR protocols and genotyping schematics for facile genotyping and training purposes.
• Cross-coverage ordering and lab maintenance as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 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, and experience in research, basic science, or a clinical setting, particularly clinical trials research, with a minimum of two years of applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in mouse work, including mouse surgery, tissue isolation, and physiology measurement such as ultrasound and blood pressure measurement. Background in molecular biology is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking, problem solving, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work and meet deadlines.
• Energetic, goal-oriented self-starter.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: $18.85-$22.11 per hour.

Pay Band: B6

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

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

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 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 information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Search for Job ID: 291366. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit http://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291366&PostingSeq=1

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