Research Associate- MCG Physiology

Research Associate MCG Physiology

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Augusta University

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Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus th Street, Augusta, GA

Our Summerville Campus Walton Way, Augusta, GA

CollegeDepartment Information

The Medical College of Gia Department of Physiologys focus is the framework of the body's cells,ans and systems, how they work, and how abnormal function leads to disease. The department is dedicated to outstanding research and excellence in education. Our federally funded scientists study some of the nation's top killers like cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and train independent, creative, productive scholars and PhD graduates, who publish in top tier journals and who arepetitive for positions wver they choose to go. The department offers programs leading to the PhD degree. By virtue of their interdisciplinary training, the department's graduatespete successfully for positions in medical schools, universities, government, and industry.

Job Summary

This position provides administrative and technical oversight in a cardiorenal research laboratory in the Department of Physiology. Responsibilities include ensuring research protocols are followed and met; safety guidelines are followed in accordance with institution and government regulations; management of laboratory resources; providing teaching and technical oversight to trainees and research staff; processing of data, presents findings and assists Principle Investigator (PI) with current and future research applications and programs of study; and coordinates administrative and technical arrangements of animal models and maintain records related to use.

The successful candidate will join a NIHfunded project (PI, Dr. Fan Fan) and investigate how geneticbased microvascular dysfunction in aging, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity contributes to enan damage, including vascular cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's diseaserelated dementias (ADADRD), and renal disease. The lab also focuses on studying the contribution of changes in the actin cytoskeleton in vascular cells to the hemodynamics in cerebral and renal circulation, as well as changes in the actin cytoskeleton in podocytes in glomerular function.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to

Lab Management

Coordinates research activities in the lab and instructs research staff and students and advises regarding research techniques.

Animal Management

Coordinates administrative and technical arrangements of animal models and maintains records related to use. Performs animal colony maintenance and surgical procedures such as injections, gavage and euthanasia. Assist PI with animal protocols preparation and submission.

Experiments

Performsplex data analysis related to producing research results and preparing findings for future development and develops new studies in coordination with the PI. Plans research protocols and controls the proper execution of the research plans by other laboratory staff. Analyzes data and prepares publicationready figures.

Fiscal Management

Participates in the tracking and monitoring of budgetary resources to ensure effective lab operations. Interface with vendors and administration regarding order tracking and invoicespayments.

Safety and Compliance

Uses independent judgement in the daily operations of the lab to ensure safe and efficient use of resources. Monitors use of resources to ensurepliance with federal guidelines and institutional protocols.

Grant Development

Assists PI with data preparation for grant applications and renewals. Participate actively in theposition, editing and publication of research findings.

Other

Performs other duties incidental to work described in.

Required Qualifications

Master'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 research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research.

OR

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 a minimum of three years' research andor clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in EndNote.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Background in biology, chemistry andor biochemistry.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and otherputer softwaredatabases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal,anizational, written, and verbalmunication skills.

Detailoriented.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work independently with only general supervision, prioritize tasks, andplete work while meeting deadlines.

Ability and willingness to work with research animals.

ShiftSalaryBenefits

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

Salary Range $,$, annually.

Pay Band B

Salary to bemensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimummidpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to fulltime benefitseligible employees and some of our halftime (or more) employees.

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 paid holidays.

Also, our fulltime employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider ing with us today

Conditions of Employment

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 checkpleted 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.

For Faculty Hires Final candidates will be required to provide proof ofpleted academic degree(s) as well as postsecondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educationalcredential evaluation.

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Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a PCard andor handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customerfriendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patientand familycentered care institution, w employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobaccofree environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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