Research Assistant - MCG Pharmacology & Toxicology

Pharmacology and Toxicology Research Position

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.

Pharmacology and Toxicology was established as a department at the Medical College of Georgia in 1943. Originally developed to discover how remedies and poisons effected man, modern pharmacology lays the groundwork to discover and develop future generations of therapeutics. Pharmacology's scope has broadened to include computer-assisted drug design; genetic screens; protein engineering; and new drug-delivery vehicles like viruses and artificial cells.

The department's history of accomplishments includes the discovery of the adrenergic receptor subtypes-alpha and beta which led to developing several drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular and neuroscience studies are the focuses of the department's research programs.

Position responsibilities include carrying out routine tasks in the research laboratory to include maintenance of cell cultures, basic molecular biology, biochemical assays, tissue collection and genotyping. Position will assist PI and Research staff with experimental procedures and data collection of research as well as general maintenance of laboratory resources and equipment.

The duties include but are not limited to: EXPERIMENTS:
Duties include, but not limited to maintenance and propagation of mammalian cell cultures, transfection, gene editing, gene cloning, genotyping, Western blotting, mouse breeding, microscopy. The position duties also include procurement and maintenance of laboratory resources and upkeep of the laboratory. Perform the experiments designed by the PI in the laboratory using biochemical, cell culture, and molecular assays. Perform breeding, maintenance, and maintain the database for animals.

Schedule all treatment protocols and treat animals. Participate in project planning and development of research protocols and publications ANALYZE:
Analyze results of experiments using manual or computer techniques. Summarize and evaluate findings. Generate figures for publication. ORDER SUPPLY:
Order supplies and stock lab, photocopying, clean and maintain laboratory and equipment. OTHER:
Perform other related duties as assigned by the PI.

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.

KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability and willingness to work with research animals. Ability to use sound judgment and work independently.

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required) Pay Band: B5 Salary: $17.88/hourly - $21.92/hourly Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position This position is…