Research Assistant - Vascular Biology Center

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Location

Augusta University

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

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

College/Department Information

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.

Job Summary

Support ongoing experimental research in the area of physiological studies using mice models by conducting a variety of experiments, including measuring body composition via NMR spectroscopy, assessing blood pressure using tail cuff technology, evaluating arterial stiffness with a flow Doppler meter, and measuring bloodflow using functional ultrasound.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP AND EXECUTION:
Assist with in vivo experiments on mice, including measurements of body composition via NMR spectroscopy;
Blood pressure via tail cuff method;
Arterial stiffness using a flow Doppler meter;
Blood flow assessment with functional ultrasound.

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS:
Assist with data collection during experimental procedures, maintaining detailed records of all results and observations. Assist in data analysis, utilizing software such as MATLAB for processing and interpreting experimental data.

ANIMAL CARE AND HANDLING:
Assist with animal care and handling, following established protocols for the care and handling of laboratory mice, ensuring their well-being and adherence to ethical guidelines.

COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT:
Work closely with the research team, assisting with contributions to the development

of experimental protocols and preparation of experiments and equipment. Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts based on experimental results.

LABORATORY MAINTENANCE:
Assist in maintaining the laboratory environment, including the upkeep of equipment, inventory management, and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.

OTHER:
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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 experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting or clinical trials research.

OR

Associate'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 a minimum of three years'…