Research Assistant- Vascular Biology Center

About the role

The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University seeks a laboratory technician to assist in various research activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and tidy lab environment
• Assist in mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, and inventory updates
• Collect issue samples from mice and perform molecular and histopathological experiments
• Assistance in cell culture, Western blot
• Frozen sectioning; immunostaining
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned, or
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the same field, and a minimum of three years' experience in a research or clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture, mouse tissue collection, and molecular cell biology techniques

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to work with research animals
• Ability to complete work, meet deadlines, and work independently with only general supervision

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

Salary: $17.88-$21.92 per hour.

Pay Band: B5

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

Recruitment Period

Until Filled.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check
• Credit check for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage
• Motor vehicle report
• Proof of completed academic degree(s) and post-secondary coursework for Faculty Hires
• Educational/credential evaluation for candidates trained by foreign institutions
• Confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information

Other Information

• A tobacco-free environment
• Promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees
• Equal Employment Opportunity

How to Apply

Search for Job ID: 286949. Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.