Research Associate- MCG-Immunology Center of GA

Job ID: 297403

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... [full about text preserved in paragraphs]

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 Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative... [full text]

Job Summary

A full-time Research Associate position is available in the Ley Lab at the Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists investigating inflammation and immunity. We have about 50 mouse strains that need to be bred, weaned, genotyped, and aged.
We seek a candidate who is diligent, motivated, and has an exceptional level of organization, record-keeping and time management skills.
Dr. Klaus Ley Lab

Responsibilities

• Maintain mouse colony, including breeding and weaning. Interface with third party (Transnetyx) for mouse genotyping. Maintain mouse inventory. Harvest organs from mice.
• Acquire blood and tissue samples from mice.
• Maintain inventory and organization of lab equipment and supplies.
• 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 of research and/or clinical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented.
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: $45,400-$46,443.40 annually.
Pay Band: B8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
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