"Research Assistant"

Job Summary

To assist manager/director with facility operation to support the Augusta University Georgia Cancer and Augusta University campus investigators and their labs and staff. Responsible for assisting in maintenance of the mass cytometer CyTOF XT and related experiments. Candidates should provide equipment training, and supervisory support for core users. Responsible for assisting with scheduling access to equipment and keeping billing records for all core users.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance, coordination of service, QC and operations of CyTOF device and accompanying support equipment; Assist with Chemical Safety Database; Assist with Biosafety compliance; Assist with iLab site facilitate scheduling, use confirmation, billing of core use and use hours tabulation; Assist with antibody conjugation and QC, sample staining and data acquisition; Attend regional/national meetings/webinars for continuing education on emerging flow/mass cytometry knowledge and technology; Assist with general lab maintenance including inventory and supply ordering. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

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 to which the position is assigned and experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research OR Associate'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' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.

Preferred Qualifications

Immunology, flow cytometry or mass spectrometry experience is preferred but not required. Ample related training will be provided.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality; Detail-oriented; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday. Pay Grade: B5. Salary Minimum: $17.88. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 7/5/23 - 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. 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.