Augusta University ยท 2 months ago
Senior Research Assistant- MCG- Vascular Biology Center
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$18.85/hr - $22.11/hr
2+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and leaders. The Senior Research Assistant at the Vascular Biology Center will manage a mouse colony, assist in cell culture, and perform molecular biology assays while supporting postdocs and students in their research activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Mouse colony maintenance, genotyping and inventory updates
PCR, gel electrophoresis, and documentation of gels with accurate labeling and upkeep in notebook
Euthanasia of mice to keep mouse census low is of critical importance
In addition, timed matings for embryo collection will occasionally be needed
Tamoxifen administration is needed for specific strains used to conditional delete a gene or activate a reporter used in fluorescence microscopy
Assistance in cell culture, Western blot
Frozen sectioning; immunostaining
Assisting postdocs and students with experimental mice held, including assistance with genotyping, euthanasia, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of sections of tissues, and tissue harvesting for downstream applications
Assist postdocs and students with downstream applications of mouse tissue harvesting, including Western blotting, qRT-PCR, and immunostaining of sections of tissues
Develop new PCR protocols and Genotyping Schematics for facile genotyping and training purposes
Cross-coverage ordering and lab maintenance as needed
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in research, basic science, or a clinical setting particularly clinical trials research
Minimum of two years of applicable experience
Preferred
Strong experience in mouse work, including mouse surgery, tissue isolation, and physiology measurement such as ultrasound and blood pressure measurement
Background in molecular biology is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.
5001-10000 employees
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