Research Associate- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Job Title:

Research Associate- MCG-Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Location:

Augusta University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Augusta University is a public academic health center in Georgia that trains students, conducts innovative research, and delivers world‑class patient care. The medical college’s Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine Department supports cutting‑edge research using advanced imaging, genomics, and animal models.

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

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine houses several research cores, including a state‑of‑the‑art microscopy facility with multiphoton, N‑STORM, light‑sheet, and imaging flow cytometry instrumentation.

Provide advanced scientific, technical, and administrative support in the Wang laboratory. Engage in research data collection, develop new techniques, maintain laboratory equipment, supervise lab personnel, and perform complex experiments in cell and molecular biology, animal testing, and imaging.

• Participate in project planning, develop research protocols, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Perform cell, molecular, animal behavioral, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence experiments; analyze data using confocal and brightfield imaging; develop computer programs for analysis.
• Maintain mouse colonies, coordinate strains and inventory, and perform mouse treatment and testing.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel; advise the PI and postdocs on techniques and procedures.
• Manage continuous lab operations, order supplies and animals, track costs and inventory, and update related spreadsheets.

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field plus experience in basic or clinical laboratory research; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of three years of research and/or clinical experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software/databases or willingness to learn.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Maintain confidentiality and work with research animals.

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

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint).

This position is funded through external sources and continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.

Recruitment Period:
Until Filled.

Full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, life, and pension benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and the Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to starting. Credit checks are required for positions of trust or use of a departmental purchase card. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.

Faculty hires must provide proof of academic degrees and, if trained abroad, an educational credential evaluation.

Employees must safeguard sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

This role promotes a customer‑friendly environment and superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment.

Augusta University is a proud equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from under‑represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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