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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Research Assistant - Vascular Biology Center

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and healthcare providers. The Research Assistant will maintain mouse colonies, perform genotyping assays, and assist in various laboratory tasks related to cardiovascular disease research.

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Responsibilities

Maintaining mouse colony through selective breeding and culling

Wean and genetically identify offspring through strain-specific genotyping assays

Plasmid amplification

Tissue cutting and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence analysis

Analyzing gels and updating database

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Mouse handlingGenotyping assaysHistological analysisPlasmid amplificationDatabase managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

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 and experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research

Associate'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' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research

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

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

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

Goal-focused energetic self-starter with the ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness and ability to work with research animals

Ability to complete work, meet deadlines and work independently with only general supervision