Research Associate - Vascular Biology Center

About the role

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

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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

Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse handling and performing molecular biology techniques.

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

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.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Equal Employment Opportunity

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