Research Technician - MCG-Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

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Job Summary

Assist research involving transgenic mouse models to study Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, and microbiome interactions.

Responsibilities

• ASSIST RESEARCH: Assist research involving transgenic mouse models to study Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, and microbiome interactions (e.g., feeding special diets, administrating pharmacological drugs to mice; weighting mice; animal behavior tests)
• Collect specimens (e.g., brain, fecal samples) and maintain the organized sample collection and processing logs.
• Assist sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning.
• MANTAIN MOUSE COLONY: Assist and maintain mouse breeding colonies and genotyping.
• PERFORM EXPERIMENTS: Perform molecular biology experiments such as qRT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting, microscopic, and statistical analysis.
• Will perform other 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 considerable experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations in the specialized area assigned to work.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard 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 funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period

Till 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

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.