Mercer Engineering Research Center ยท 3 months ago
Research Assistant I
Columbus, GA 31901
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. The School of Medicine on the Columbus, Georgia campus is searching for a Research Assistant I who will work with the Principle Investigator in a collaborative atmosphere, assisting in biomedical research and various laboratory activities.
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Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will work with the Principle Investigator in a very collaborative and team-based atmosphere
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and show evidence of keen interest in biomedical research
They will have the aptitude and aspiration to learn new skills and work well with others
The Research Assistant, under the direct supervision of the PI, will be responsible for rodent surgery, running animals for studies, helping with breeding colony and wet lab related activities such as immunofluorescence and microscopy
Assisting the PI in all aspects related research projects, including (but not limited to) maintaining a rodent colony and assisting with data collection
Assist the PI in performing data analysis and preparation of figures for manuscripts
Place purchase order for lab supplies and animals, and maintain laboratories in a good order
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited college/university
Some research experience
Ability to learn and perform immunolabeling, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, cryosectioning, and tissue preparation
Ability to learn and perform animal experiments including injections, terminal surgery, survival surgery and organ processing
Ability to analyze experimental data and formulate initial conclusions
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Generous retirement contributions
Tuition waivers
Paid vacation and sick leave
Technology discounts
Schedules that allow for work-life balance
Company
Mercer Engineering Research Center
Mercer Engineering Research Center is a non-profit engineering and technology services provider company.
Founded in 1987
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase