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Research Associate

Inside Higher Ed, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910

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About Augusta University 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 12,000 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. Our mission and values can be found at https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php which make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Job Details

Job ID:

291770

Location:

Augusta University (Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Full Time

Job Summary A training position designed to learn through engagement in a scientific technical support of research in an assigned laboratory setting. Participate in research data collection and documentation with relevant guidelines and protocols. Provide research support to work being undertaken by postdoctoral fellow, Assistant Research Scientist within the research group. Perform a variety of complex biological, microscopic, histologic, flow cytometry, surgical, statistical and dissection procedures. Contribute to research publications and presentations as required. Work with laboratory animals (mice) is essential.

Responsibilities

General lab management: make inventory of lab supply, order research supply, stock lab supply in the lab space and cell culture room, autoclave instruments and lab supply for cell culture.

General lab research work: perform molecular biology experiments including PCR, cloning, western blot, immunohistochemistry; perform flow cytometry, ELISA, cell culture, transfection, and histologic procedures; plasmid preparation, lentiviral vector production; manage mouse colonies—setup breeding cages, wean, inventory breeding mice, mouse genotype, dissection procedures, mouse transfer.

Other duties: perform all other 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 in the same fields plus a minimum of three years of research and/or clinical experience and previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Detail‑oriented.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position). Pay Band: B8. Salary Range: $45,400–$48,000 annually. Recruitment Period: 10/30/25 – Until Filled. Benefits include health, dental, life, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

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

If applicable: credit check complete for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

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

Faculty hires: proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must provide educational/credential evaluation.

All employees must uphold confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and abide by cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Additional Information This position is responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and‑family‑centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success. The campus 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! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

External applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants; Internal applicants: Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants.

For assistance, contact 706-721-9365.

To apply online: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=291770&PostingSeq=1

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