"Research Associate"

Job Summary

This is a laboratory research position in the laboratory of Dr. Bal L. Lokeshwar, a Principal Investigator on a federally funded research grant. The position requires hands-on experience working on live research animals such as immune competent and immune-deficient mice strains. The work involves injecting mice with chemotherapy drugs, oral administration of therapeutic agents, tumor induction and euthanasia. The successful candidate is expected to have at least a working knowledge of research projects involving laboratory rodents. The candidate should have experience in histology preparations, preparing histology or cytology slides for microscopy and imaging, The selected candidate is expected to participate in day-to-day laboratory management such as ordering, receiving and inventorying chemicals and supplies, preparation of buffers and some knowledge of biochemical techniques such as gel-electrophoresis, immune blotting and preparing cell samples for analysis. Hands on training will be provided if need be.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory research involves research animals, mice strains. Mammalian cell culture, preparation for biochemical analysis. Laboratory maintenance such as inventory, upkeep, assisting other researchers in the laboratory on their experiments.
• Assisting the PI with compliance documents such as chemicals inventory, waste disposal, etc.
• Ordering, receiving the ordered item, etc.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master'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 clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research. OR 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 a minimum of three years research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A willingness to learn new research techniques with supervision, desire to learn the scientific principles to understand how an experiment works, good record keeping, archiving and perform simple data analysis such as Excel based calculations and data plotting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Detail-oriented with strong customer service, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines despite often interruptions; maintain confidentiality; keep accurate records; and make independent decisions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position). Pay Band: B8. Salary Minimum: $45,400 - $50,675. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 1/11/24 - 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.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc. information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.