Senior Research Assistant- MCG- Vascular Biology Center

Job Title:

Senior Research Assistant- MCG
- Vascular Biology Center

Location:

Augusta University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

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 12,000 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.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

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.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes. With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.

Manage a moderate‑sized mouse colony comprising some 10 unique strains. A deep understanding of mouse breeding practices, PCR‑based genotyping, and tissue isolations is required. Careful record keeping and database management of the mice is also an integral component. Help direct postdocs and students with their own mouse studies. Assist in cell culture and perform molecular biology assays (eg, Western blotting, qRT‑PCR).

• Mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and inventory updates.
• PCR, gel electrophoresis, and documentation of gels with accurate labeling and upkeep in notebook.
• Euthanasia of mice to keep mouse census low.
• Timed matings for embryo collection as needed.
• Tamoxifen administration for conditional gene deletion or reporter activation in specific strains.
• Assistance in cell culture, Western blot, frozen sectioning, and immunostaining.
• Assist postdocs and students with experimental mice held, including genotyping, euthanasia, qRT‑PCR, and immunostaining of tissue sections.
• Assist with downstream applications of mouse tissue harvesting (Western blotting, qRT‑PCR, immunostaining).
• Develop new PCR protocols and genotyping schematics for facile genotyping and training.
• Cross‑coverage ordering and lab maintenance as needed.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

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…