Research Assistant- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position include mouse colony management and record keeping. After receiving training, the employee will work under minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis and will be capable of managing his or her own duties and research efforts effectively.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Manage animal colony through breeding and weaning, to ensure overcrowded cage penalties are avoided. Maintain cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required. Collect tail clippings from mice and prepare for shipping twice a week. Enter and track genotyping results. Observe animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment. Manage mouse colony management software. Generate reports on specific mouse lines. Administer special diets.
• Perform pinning and surgeries as needed. Design new mouse lines (genetics). Place mouse orders. Receive new mice into database.
• Order cage cards and cage inserts. Invoice management and maintaining stocks relevant to mice.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by P.I.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $17.88-$19.23 per hour.
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.