Research Associate - Biology

Overview

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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

• Job : 286606
• Location: Augusta University
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 (USG) comprises 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office, with core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

The Research Associate will primarily conduct Drosophila health and longevity experiments and maintain basic day-to-day operations in the lab. The Research Associate will supervise undergraduate workers and volunteers in the lab and may perform molecular biology experiments including PCR, qPCR, and Western blotting, as well as data analysis.

• Drosophila husbandry, media production, and stock maintenance.
• Supervise undergraduate students on their Drosophila health projects.
• Longevity, stress assays, health assays.
• PCR, qPCR, Western blotting.
• Analysis of experimental data collected in R.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field with experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory work, particularly clinical trial research.
• Or
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related field with a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

• Master's degree in biology or related field and experience in molecular biology and statistical analyses is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly motivated.

• Shift: Days;
  Monday - Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Salary Minimum: $45,400 annually.
• Pay Band: B8
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Recruitment Period:
  Until Filled.
• Benefits for full-time benefits-eligible employees may include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition Assistance for eligible employees after 6 months.

• All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting.
• Credit check may be required for positions with duties involving Positions of Trust or Purchase Card usage where applicable.
• Motor vehicle reports may be required for roles involving driving University vehicles.
• For Faculty hires: provide proof of completed degree(s) and transcripts; foreign credentials may require evaluation.
• All employees must maintain the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information per cybersecurity and privacy policies.

• This position promotes a customer-friendly environment and superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment; tobacco use is prohibited on campus.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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