Research Assistant- MCG-Pharmacology and Toxicology

Augusta University • Augusta, GA

57d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Position responsibilities include the daily performance of complex chemical, biological, and animal/tissue preparation and testing in the research laboratory. The position will assist PI, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows with procedures and data collection of research as well as general maintenance of laboratory resources and equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• OR
• Associate 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.

Nice To Haves

• Some previous experience with social/behavioral science (public health) research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform research experiments in a laboratory setting conducting preclinical in vitro cell culture studies. Perform animal handling, dosing, biochemical, molecular, and microscopic imaging experimental techniques in support of current projects.
• Analyze results of experiments using manual or computer techniques, summarize and evaluate findings, and generate figures for publication.
• Perform animal breeding, maintenance, and genotyping.
• Oversee basic laboratory duties such as tracking supplies and preparing solutions.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the PI.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees