Research Assistant- Vascular Biology Center

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Job : 286949

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

This position is full time and located at Augusta University in Augusta, GA. The following information provides a summary of the role as described by the posting.

Maintain a clean and tidy lab environment; assist in cell culture, tissue collection, following assays, and stocking the laboratory with essential items for experiments. Assist in cell culture, and perform related tasks as described.

• Mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and inventory updates. Collect issue samples from mice and perform molecular and histopathological experiments.
• Assist in cell culture, Western blot.
• Frozen sectioning; immunostaining.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting.
• OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, 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 or clinical area.

• Cell culture, mouse tissue collection, and molecular cell biology techniques.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and prioritization skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to work with research animals.
• Ability to complete work, meet deadlines and work independently with only general supervision.

• Shift: Days;
  Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Salary: $17.88-$21.92 per hour.
• Pay Band: B5
• 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.
• Continuing education: full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires:
  Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

• 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…