"Research Assistant- Vascular Biology Center"

Job Details

Job Title: Research Assistant- Vascular Biology Center

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 286949

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values ...

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

Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes... The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University ...

Job Summary

Maintain a clean and tidy lab environment ... Assist in cell culture, tissue collection, and following assays.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and inventory updates. Collect tissue samples from mice and perform molecular and histopathological experiments.
• Assistance in cell culture, Western blot.
• Frozen sectioning; immunostaining.
• 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' experience in a research or clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications

Cell culture, mouse tissue collection, and molecular cell biology techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and prioritization skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to work with research animals.
Ability to complete work, meet deadlines and work independently with only general supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $17.88-$21.92 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.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits ...

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. ...

Other Information

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How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Search for Job ID: 286949.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
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