Research Technician - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Research Technician – Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Job : 248967

Location: Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary: Perform a variety of routine and complex technical duties involved in conducting specialized tests such as biological, biochemical, serological, parasitological, bacteriological, hematological, urological and clinical tests in support of research initiatives. Responsible for accuracy of results and re‑testing when appropriate.

• Participate in research data collection and documentation within relevant guidelines and protocols; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures. Studies using awake and anesthetized rodent, and awake and anesthetized large animals, will be assisted. Perform a variety of chemical, biological, cytologic, microscopic, histologic, surgical, clinical, statistical/computational and dissection procedures. Training will generally be provided for unfamiliar tasks. Compliance with service standards, maintain records for animal welfare compliance.
  
  Perform a variety of experimental studies in rodents and large animals designed to evaluate and test the efficacy of deep brain stimulation to modify the course of Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Contribute to lab management. Duties include but are not limited to determining needed new supplies and equipment, making responsible purchasing decisions, placing orders, maintaining computer database and hard copies for inventories, e.g. chemicals, supplies, frozen cell and tissue stocks, DNA clones, antibodies, etc.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization supplemented by two years of college level work in the physical and/or biological sciences, and considerable experience in performing diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations in the specialized area assigned to work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality; excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits: Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday. Pay Band: B4. Salary Minimum: $17.02 per hour. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range. Recruitment Period:
Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full-time employees employed >6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment: All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Other Information: This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment.

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

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