Augusta University · 14 hours ago
Research Associate- MCG-Immunology Center of GA
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, and they are seeking a Research Associate for the Immunology Center of Georgia. The role involves coordinating and conducting various laboratory experiments, managing animal colonies, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment while supporting broader research initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collection, preparation, evaluation, verification and set-up of biological samples, data analysis and data files storage
Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and maintain inventory of chemicals, supplies and stock solutions for use in the laboratory
Manage and assist with animal colonies including genotyping and breeding
Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment and supervise junior members in the lab
Operate and maintain equipment for microscopy, histology, flow cytometry, protein and mRNA analysis, as well as small animal procedures
Comply with established safety procedures
Assist with general lab maintenance and cleaning
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' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Wertz
Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
Heather Roszkowski, DSc
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