Research Associate - Vascular Biology Center

Job Summary

The Research Associate will perform cell culture, real-time PCR, flow cytometry, western blotting, histological studies, gene silencing and overexpression in the laboratory. The position requires the ability to maintain mouse colonies by crossing tissue specific mice with various floxed mice to generate tissue-specific knockout animals. Successful candidate will perform genotyping assays to distinguish each of the mouse lines, set up breeder cages to maintain lines or generate unique combinations of lines for experiments, perform tamoxifen injections to induce the loss or gain of a gene's function in the mouse. The Research Associate will be responsible for ordering lab supplies and working with grant administrators to track laboratory spending and maintaining lab supplies, purchases, and related records.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Management of mouse colony and generating mice
• Real-time PCR, flow cytometry, western blotting and other molecular biology studies
• Ordering lab supplies and grant administration
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mouse handling and performing molecular biology techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Knowledge of cell culture, westerns, databases and spreadsheets.

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

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.

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. 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.

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... With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.