Augusta University · 11 hours ago
Research Assistant- MCG-Cellular Biology & Anatomy
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.88/hr - $21.92/hr
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 Assistant will participate in project studies, manage mouse colonies, perform genetic experiments, and assist in various research activities within the Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of genetic, genomic, and cell biological experiments to study the genetics factors involved in skeletal biology
Participate in research activities and procedures of staff, graduate, and summer students by regularly meeting with lab members
Plan projects and develop research protocols
Maintain mouse lines for musculoskeletal research, upkeep and maintenance of research protocols for mouse research, and assist with lab inspections
Prepare reagents for lab and organize the research laboratory environment; assist with technical aspects of experiments being conducted by trainees in the laboratory
Order supplies and equipment; install, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, update chemical inventory and laboratory protocols
Perform literature searches, analyze research results, prepare results for presentation at local, national, and international meetings and for publications
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, social sciences, natural sciences, life, health care, or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting
OR
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, social sciences, natural sciences, 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 experience in a research or clinical area
Preferred
Some previous experience with musculoskeletal research is desirable
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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Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
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