Job Details

Research Assistant

Job ID: 295337
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

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.

College/Department Information

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning.

Job Summary

The research assistant will support a biophysical chemistry research laboratory focused on understanding the cellular functions involving proteins and lipids and relevant development of biomaterials. The position will assist with experimental preparation, spectroscopic measurements, data analysis, and routine laboratory operations. The research assistant will help maintain laboratory compliance, manage research materials, and support day-to-day research activities. The position will also assist with supervising and training undergraduate researchers working for pay or course credit.

Responsibilities

• Research Support and Experimental Work: Assists with preparation and execution of experiments and/or computations involving lipids, proteins, and biomolecule-related systems. Performs routine data measurements and supports data collection. Prepares samples, reagents, and buffers following established protocols.
• Data Analysis and Documentation: Assists with processing, organizing, and analyzing research data. Maintains accurate laboratory records, experimental logs, and data files. Contributes to preparation of figures, reports, and summaries for research meetings and publications.
• Laboratory Operations and Safety: Supports day-to-day laboratory operations, including equipment setup, calibration, and basic maintenance. Manages laboratory supplies, inventory, and ordering of consumables. Ensures compliance with laboratory safety procedures and institutional regulations.
• Training and Collaboration: Assists in training and mentoring undergraduate researchers in basic laboratory techniques and best practices. Collaborates with faculty, students, and research staff on ongoing projects. Participates in group meetings and contributes to a collaborative research environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, 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 or clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior laboratory or research experience, particularly in chemistry, physical chemistry, biophysics, or related fields. Experience with IR spectroscopy, transient spectroscopy or computational chemistry is highly desirable. Familiarity with protein/lipid sample preparation is also preferred.