"Research Assistant- MCG-Cellular Biology & Anatomy"

Job Summary

Participate in project study, work with trainees and technicians in the laboratory, manage mouse colonies including animal breeding, genotyping, and animal-related experiments, perform, plan and execute simple independent studies, participate in new research techniques and procedures, ensure compliance with rules and regulation pertaining to use of biohazardous materials, oversee the use of materials and equipment in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of genetic, genomic, and cell biological experiments to study the genetics factors involved in skeletal biology.
• Participate in research activities and procedures of staff, graduate, and summer students by regularly meeting with lab members. Plan projects and develop research protocols.
• Maintain mouse lines for musculoskeletal research, upkeep and maintenance of research protocols for mouse research, and assist with lab inspections.
• Prepare reagents for lab and organize the research laboratory environment; assist with technical aspects of experiments being conducted by trainees in the laboratory.
• Order supplies and equipment; install, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, update chemical inventory and laboratory protocols.
• Perform literature searches, analyze research results, prepare results for presentation at local, national, and international meetings and for publications.

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 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 of experience in a research or clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

Some previous experience with musculoskeletal research is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Good memory for detail.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday

Salary: $17.88-$21.92 hourly

Pay Band: B5

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

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

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.