Research Technician- MCG-Neurosci & Reg Medicine

Job Summary

The employee's primary duties require training and experience in neuroscience, as reflected by specialized intellectual instruction and study. These duties include but are not limited to: experiments using transgenic mouse models, cell and molecular assays, advanced imaging techniques, performing behavioral tests and small animal surgery, analyzing and interpreting data, and coordinating with PI on research plans.

Responsibilities

Ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.

General lab organization and equipment maintenance; perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization supplemented by two years of college level work in the physical and/or biological sciences, and experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations in the specialized area assigned to work.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in immunohistochemistry and/or histology.
OR
Experience in molecular biology: PCR, Western, cloning, promoter reporter assays.
OR
Experience in small animal handling, behavioral testing, brain surgery, genotyping.
OR
Experience with tissue culture methods and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Pay Band: B4

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

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. Consider applying with us today!

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.