Research Assistant

Job Description

Research Assistant - Immunology Center of GeorgiaJob ID: 269408
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: *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. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

 

LocationAugusta University ' Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912College/Department Information

The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immunologists Drs. Catherine `Lynn' Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immune cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.

 

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of this position include mouse colony management and care tasks such as weaning, breeding, clipping, PCR genotyping, and record keeping. The employee will also assist with administrative tasks such as ordering, invoice management, and maintaining stocks relevant to mice (for example, Western diet). After receiving training, the employee will work under minimal supervision on a day-to-day basis and will be capable of managing his or her own duties and research efforts effectively.

 

Dr. Lynn Hedrick

 

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

 

Animal Weening:Assist with animal colony through breeding and weaning; avoid overcrowded cage penalties.

 

Housing:Maintain cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required.

 

Collections:Collect tail clippings from mice and prepare for shipping twice a week.

 

Results:Enter and track genotyping results.

 

Ordering:Place mouse orders. Receive new mice into database. Assist with mouse colony management software.

 

Reports:Generate reports on specific mouse lines. Meet with supervisors to start new mouse lines (Genetics).

 

Observation:Observe animals on a daily basis to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment.

 

Procedures:Perform pinning and surgeries as needed.

 

Diets:Administer special diets.

 

Other:Perform other related duties as assigned by P.I.

 

Required Qualifications

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 experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research; OR Associate'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' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

 

SKILLS

 

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.

ABILITIES

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to use sound judgement and work independently.

 

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

 

Salary: $15.00-$17.42

 

Pay Grade: R9

 

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: 269408.

 

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.

 

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