Research Associate - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine Job at Augusta University, Augusta, GA

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  • Augusta University
  • Augusta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Research Associate - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Job ID: 271153
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

 

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

 

 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University- Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information

Welcome to the Department of Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine (DNRM) at the Medical College of Georgia! The mission of the department is to promote multidisciplinary research and teaching excellence in both biomedical and clinical sciences. The department was founded in 1993 as the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics. We seek to attract outstanding faculty and bright students by creating a welcoming, collegial, and collaborative environment to foster success and creativity. Our faculty's research focuses on a variety of fundamental areas, ranging from neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, brain injury, learning and memory, neuroprotection, development, inflammation, and regenerative medicine, using a broad repertoire of experimental approaches. Our department is also the home to the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, which is supported by the Georgia Research Alliance.

Job Summary

Job Posting Refreshed

Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; publish results in scientific journals. Perform a variety of complex chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. Will perform experiments to generate novel rodent models using transgenic, gene targeting, CRISPR, and assisted reproductive technologies, and perform genotyping and phenotyping analyses.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

 

 

  • Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols.

     

  • Breed, genotype, and maintain mouse and rat colonies.

     

  • Prepares staged embryos or gametes for manipulation, introduces genetic modifications using appropriate methods, and transfers manipulated or VF-derived embryos into recipients. Supports cohort generation and preservation using appropriate assisted reproductive technologies.

     

  • Maintain familiarity with current advances in transgenic and assisted reproductive technologies and literatures and apply such knowledge toward development of new or improved technologies.

     

  • Design routine experiments and / or processes. Consistently follows and critically evaluates appropriate methods and protocols. Independently implements experimental design and/or processes.

     

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

 

SKILLS

 

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

 

ABILITIES

 

Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records, and make independent decisions.

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. 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.

 

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.

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.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

 

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 271153.

 

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.

 

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=271153&PostingSeq=1

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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