Augusta University ยท 6 days ago
Research Associate- MCG-Immunology Center of GA
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $57K/yr
3+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and healthcare providers. The Research Associate at the Immunology Center of Georgia will perform Bioinformatics analyses in the field of cardiovascular genomics and collaborate with other researchers to produce novel treatments for various diseases.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and perform Bioinformatics analyses in the field of cardiovascular genomics, such as GWAS, molecular QTL, drug screening, biomarker identification, precision medicine, Single-cell RNA and ATACseq, and Single-cell CRISPR screening techniques
Maintains research database, communicates well with other laboratory members, and works well as part of a team
Collaborating with computational and wet-lab biologists for mechanism elucidation
Preparing written and oral presentations of results for the team and the public
Maintaining and organizing large amounts of genetic data and summary statistics
Supervise junior members in the lab
Assist PI for writing publications and grant applications
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by P.I
Qualification
Required
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 of research and/or clinical experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to maintain confidentiality
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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