Senior Research Associate - Vascular Biology Center

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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 10,500 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. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes... With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.

Job Summary

Candidate will assist with in vitro, cell-based experiments including cell isolation, cell culture, and functional/phenotypic characterization, cell silencing and overexpression, basic molecular biology techniques (Western blotting, qPCR), flow cytometry analysis, cell and tissue imaging, histology, animal handling, breeding, colony maintenance, genotyping, and tissue isolation. Candidate will collect data and perform statistical analysis. Candidate will be responsible for ordering reagents, organizing the laboratory, and work with regulatory agencies (IACUC, Biosafety, Chemical Safety, etc). Candidate will also teach, guide, and assist members of a team of scientists (graduate students, postdocs, and other members of the laboratory), each of whom conducts a series of cell, tissue, and mouse experiments of human relevance. Candidate will create, update, and organize databases to track supplies, reagents, cells, chemicals, etc. in the laboratory. Candidate should have good interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and also as part of a research team.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintaining mouse colony through selective breeding and genotyping

Mouse experiments related to cardiovascular and other diseases.

Cell isolation, culture, and analysis.

Tissue histology, imaging, and immunofluorescence analysis

Western blotting, PCR, Flow cytometry and other molecular biology experiments

Ordering supplies, lab maintenance, working with students and trainees.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science related to the research area to which the position is assigned and two years of experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory

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 related to the research area to which the position is assigned with a minimum of five years' research and/or clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in cell culture, molecular biology, mouse handling and maintenance, histological analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work, and meet deadlines.

Ability and willingness to work with research animals.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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

Pay Band: B9

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

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 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 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying 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 check completed 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 of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free 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, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

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