Research Assistant- MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology/biochemical experiments, minor surgical, microscopic, and statistical/computational analyses. Executes sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning.
• Observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness and provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff. Maintain mouse breeding colonies, including genotyping.
• Perform studies on Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models. Feeding special diets, administrating pharmacological drugs to mice, and weighting mice. Performing animal behavior tests.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

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

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 and prioritization skills.

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

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

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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