"Laboratory Technician- MCG Pharmacology & Toxicology"

Job Summary

Performs entry level technical assistance with routine procedures in a laboratory; requires considerable accuracy in the preparation of all types of laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cell culture, tissue, and data collection.
• Assist in mouse breeding colonies.
• Assists the Principal Investigator or higher-level technician with research studies and experiments.
• Assist with general lab procedures, maintenance, and cleaning.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required with laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Cell culture, mouse tissue collection, and molecular cell biology techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Energetic self-starter, goal-focused, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to work with animals.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday

Salary: $15.00-$17.98 hourly.

Pay Band: B1

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 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.