Senior Research Assistant- MCG- Vascular Biology Center

Overview

Senior Research Assistant- MCG
- Vascular Biology Center

Job : 291366

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

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, the USG Core Values and related policies guide all we do. More details on the USG policies are available online.

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. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University aims to develop breakthroughs in prevention and treatment of disease.

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 is of critical importance.
• Timed matings for embryo collection when needed.
• Tamoxifen administration for specific strains used to conditional delete a gene or activate a reporter used in fluorescence microscopy.
• Assistance in cell culture, Western blot. Frozen sectioning; immunostaining.
• Assisting postdocs and students with experimental mice, including genotyping, euthanasia, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of tissue sections and tissue harvesting for downstream applications.
• Assist postdocs and students with downstream applications of mouse tissue harvesting, including Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of tissue sections.
• Develop new PCR protocols and genotyping schematics for facile genotyping and training purposes.
• Cross-coverage ordering and lab maintenance as needed.

• 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, and experience in research, basic science, or a clinical setting, particularly clinical trials research, with a minimum of two years of applicable experience.

• Strong experience in mouse work, including mouse surgery, tissue isolation, and physiology measurement such as ultrasound and blood pressure measurement. Background in molecular biology is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking, problem solving, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work and meet deadlines.
• Energetic, goal-oriented self-starter.
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

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

Salary: $18.85-$22.11 per hour.

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