"Research Assistant (Part-Time) - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine"

Job Summary

Deak lab is searching for a motivated researcher, who will take care of our research animals (mice) in a part-time position. Job requires 18 hours per week in the laboratory with flexible schedule. Good animal handling skills and eagerness to learn PCR genotyping and behavioral assays are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance to Dr. Deak on routine tasks in the new laboratory in DNRM, and be the main responsible person to maintain the mouse colony.
• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, PCR, real time PCR, western blotting, tissue culture, brain surgeries, behavioral testing and microscopic analysis.
• Inspecting animal cages, genotyping, breeding mouse colonies and conducting animal studies including learning and memory assays in mice. Will analyze results, interpret data and confer with PI on research plans.
• Perform all other related duties/tasks 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 research, basic science or a 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 research, basic science or a clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with cell biology, molecular biology and animal behavioral assays is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to complete work and meet deadlines. Willingness and ability to work with research animals. Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently with only general supervision. Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should be willing to learn genotyping, PCR reactions and how to prepare primary cell cultures. Expertise with Windows Office is a plus. Basic computer skills and proficient in spoken and written English is a must; we use Microsoft Office in the lab. Proficient in Microsoft Word and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (part-time). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Pay Band: B5. Recruitment Period: 8/4/22 - Until Filled.

Conditions of Employment

All 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 information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of 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 everyday 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. Participation in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan is mandatory for part-time and temporary employees. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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