Research Assistant- MCG Neurology

Job Details

Research Assistant- MCG Neurology

Job ID: 299492
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. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. ... [full department details as provided]

Job Summary

Performs a variety of complex duties involved in a clinical study, a basic science or research laboratory in support of research initiatives; develops and evaluates new techniques and procedures; may coordinate activities of support staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation coordination of experiments and procedures to include caring for rodents, performing some functional testing, score videos, serve as a surgery assistant, assist with ordering, maintain lab equipment and logbooks, archive specimens, and other support of research team efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 of experience in a research or clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

Some previous experience with social/behavioral science (public health) research is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work on campus.
• Ability to use sound judgement and work independently.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B5
Salary Range: $17.88/hourly - $17.94/hourly
Recruitment Period: 6/10/26 - Until Filled