Research Associate- MCG-Neurosci & Reg Medicine

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was founded nearly 200 years ago in 1828 as the nation's fifth public medical school. It is the state's flagship medical school and Augusta University's founding school. The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia houses several key research resources, including the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the-art microscopy facility. This facility features advanced imaging technologies such as multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N-STORM super-resolution microscope, light-sheet microscopes, and imaging flow cytometry, supporting cutting-edge research in cellular and molecular neuroscience.

Job Summary

The Research Associate's primary duties require advanced knowledge in neuroimmunology, as reflected by prolonged, specialized, intellectual instruction and study at the graduate and/or postgraduate level. These duties include but are not limited to: experiments using transgenic mouse models, cell and molecular assays, advanced imaging techniques, small animal surgery, analyzing and interpreting data, and coordinating with PI on research plans.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.
• Carry out cell isolation, ex vivo assays, and flow cytometry according to established protocols in the lab.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, PCR, real time PCR, western blotting, tissue culture, brain surgeries, and microscopic analysis.
• Maintain detailed records of all procedures according to prescribed formatting.
• Coordinate and participate in research of scientific literature, summarize and evaluate findings, and develop derivative applications of techniques reported in published research. Presents findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally.
• General management for labs and 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in neuroimmunology, as reflected by prolonged, specialized, intellectual instruction and study at the graduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Expertise in immunohistochemistry and histology.
• Expertise in molecular biology: PCR, Western, cloning, promoter reporter assays.
• Expertise in small animal handling, behavioral testing, brain surgery, genotyping.
• Expertise in tissue culture methods and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written; including legible writing, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, visual acuity, and fine motor control.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain a set schedule.
Ability to work safely around biological materials, wash glassware and deal appropriately with sharps, remembering storage locations, and monitoring lab inventory and supplies.