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    Research Associate - Augusta, United States - Augusta University

    Augusta University
    Augusta University Augusta, United States

    4 days ago

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    About Us


    Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state.

    More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

    Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

    Location

    Augusta University -Our Health Sciences Campus: th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

    College/Department Information


    The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally.

    Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual's unique needs.

    The research and innovations developed at the Georgia Cancer Center ultimately influence the global network of cancer care. Our team fights for far more than just Georgians. The learnings achieved through the care of local patients has wide-reaching implications for creating tomorrow's standard of cancer care.

    Through facilitating first-in-the-nation trials and growing a depth of understanding only available through a multidisciplinary approach, the Georgia Cancer Center team is equipped to deliver treatment advancements that will be applied in facilities across the world.

    The team offers a proving ground that paves the way for patients in other areas to have access to new options.

    Job Summary

    This is a laboratory research position in the laboratory of Dr. Bal L. Lokeshwar, a Principal Investigator on a federally funded research grant. The position requires hands-on experience working on live research animals such as immune competent and immune-deficient mice strains. The work involves injecting mice with chemotherapy drugs, oral administration of therapeutic agents, tumor induction and euthanasia. The successful candidate is expected to have at least a working knowledge of research projects involving laboratory rodents.

    The candidate should have experience in histology preparations, preparing histology or cytology slides for microscopy and imaging, The selected candidate is expected to participate in day-to-day laboratory management such as ordering, receiving and inventorying chemicals and supplies, preparation of buffers and some knowledge of biochemical techniques such as gel-electrophoresis, immune blotting and preparing cell samples for analysis.

    Hands on training will be provided if need be.

    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Laboratory research involves research animals, mice strains. Mammalian cell culture, preparation for biochemical analysis. Laboratory maintenance such as inventory, upkeep, assisting other researchers in the laboratory on their experiments.
    • Assisting the PI with compliance documents such as chemicals inventory, waste disposal, etc.
    • Ordering, receiving the ordered item, etc.
    • Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
    Required Qualifications


    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.

    Preferred Qualifications


    A willingness to learn new research techniques with supervision, desire to learn the scientific principles to understand how an experiment works, good record keeping, archiving and perform simple data analysis such as Excel based calculations and data plotting.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

    Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

    Detail-oriented with strong customer service, multi-tasking and organizational skills

    Ability to meet deadlines despite often interruptions; maintain confidentiality; keep accurate records; and make independent decisions

    Shift/Salary/Benefits

    Shift:
    Days; Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)


    Pay Grade:
    R14


    Salary Minimum:
    $36,19- Midpoint: $50,675

    Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

    Recruitment Period: 1/11/2- Until Filled

    Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.


    Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.


    Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

    Consider applying with us today

    Conditions of Employment

    All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.


    If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

    Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

    For Faculty Hires:

    Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).

    Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.


    All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

    Other Information


    This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.

    "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."


    Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

    Equal Employment Opportunity


    Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

    How To Apply

    Consider applying with us today

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