Research Technician - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Research Technician – Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine (Job )

Location:

Augusta University, Augusta, GA.

Full Time.

• 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 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.

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.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift: Days;
Monday - Friday. Pay Band: B4. Salary Minimum: $17.02 per hour. Salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Recruitment Period:
Until Filled. Benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Requirement Retirement), earned vacation time, sick leave, 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than 6 months tenure may be considered for Tuition Assistance Program.

All candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. If applicable, candidate must have a credit check for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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