"Research Associate - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine"

Job Summary

Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. Will perform experiments to generate novel rodent models using transgenic, gene targeting, CRISPR, and assisted reproductive technologies, and perform genotyping and phenotyping analyses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols.
• Breed, genotype, and maintain mouse and rat colonies.
• Prepares staged embryos or gametes for manipulation, introduces genetic modifications using appropriate methods, and transfers manipulated or VF-derived embryos into recipients. Supports cohort generation and preservation using appropriate assisted reproductive technologies.
• Maintain familiarity with current advances in transgenic and assisted reproductive technologies and literatures and apply such knowledge toward development of new or improved technologies.
• Design routine experiments and / or processes. Consistently follows and critically evaluates appropriate methods and protocols. Independently implements experimental design and/or processes.
• Perform other 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary Minimum: $45,400 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. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.