Research Assistant - MCG Neurosci and Reg Medicine

Research Assistant - MCG Neurosci and Reg Medicine

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The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was founded nearly 200 years ago in 1828 as the nation's fifth public medical school. It is the state's flagship medical school and Augusta University’s founding school. The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia houses several key research resources, including the Transgenic and Genome Editing Core, the Viral Vector Core, and a state-of-the‑art microscopy facility.

This facility features advanced imaging technologies such as multiphoton confocal microscopes, an N-STORM super‑resolution microscope, light‑sheet microscopes, and imaging flow cytometry, supporting cutting‑edge research in cellular and molecular neuroscience.

A position designed to learn through engagement in an advanced level of scientific technical and administrative work in support of research efforts in the Wang laboratory. Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; maintain lab equipment and supervise and coordinate lab personnel and activities. Perform a variety of complex experiments and execute lab management duties.

Maintain mouse colonies and inventories. Coordinates with all members of the lab and the PI to keep track of which mouse strains are currently in use or will be required for research projects. Coordinate and perform treatment and testing of mice.

The duties include but are not limited to:

PERFORM A VARIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES: Perform a variety of experimental studies including cell biology, molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology and behavioral experiments under guidance. Experiments may include but not be limited to animal behavioral testing, genotyping, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, and collection of tissues. Taking images using various microscopes and imaging scanners. Maintain and update spreadsheets, documenting results.

MAINTAINS MOUSE COLONIES AND INVENTORIES: Maintains mouse colonies and inventories. Coordinates with all members of the lab and the PI to keep track of which mouse strains are currently in use or will be required for research projects. Coordinate and perform treatment and testing of mice.

MANAGES CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE RESEARCH LABORATORY
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Manages continuous operation of the research laboratory, orders supplies and animals as necessary, keeps track of costs, expenses and…