College of Coastal Georgia
Research Assistant- MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, Georgia, us, 31521
Overview
Job Title: Research Assistant- MCG Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 293147
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 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Location Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary This position will perform studies on Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models in Seo laboratory. Tasks include feeding special diets, administrating pharmacological drugs to mice, weighing mice, performing animal behavior tests, and collecting mouse specimens (brain and other peripheral organs) for histology and molecular/biochemical analysis. The role also involves performing molecular biology/biochemical experiments, minor surgical and microscopic procedures, statistical/computational analyses, and sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning. The candidate will maintain mouse breeding colonies, observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness, provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and required documentation. Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining data files, developing new research techniques, and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Plan experiments independently and develop research protocols while ensuring adherence to scientific principles and federal guidelines.
Conduct studies on Alzheimer’s disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models, including feeding special diets, administering pharmacological drugs, weighting mice, and performing animal behavior tests.
Observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness, provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff, maintain breeding colonies, perform genotyping, sacrifice animals, and collect tissues.
Perform molecular biology/biochemical experiments, minor surgical and microscopic procedures, and statistical/computational analyses. Execute sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning.
Collect and document research data within relevant guidelines and protocols; publish results in scientific journals. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain laboratory and specimen inventory documentation.
Develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures. Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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, plus experience in a research or clinical setting.
OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the same fields, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a research or clinical area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge : Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
Skills :
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Abilities :
Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days; Monday – Friday Pay Band: B5 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Benefits may include health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must pass a Background Check before starting. If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust, and a vehicle report may be required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proofs of degrees and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates may need an educational/credential evaluation. All employees must maintain confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Other Information This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment; the use of any tobacco products on campus is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is a proud equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today! Visit https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs to search for Job ID: 293147. Select "University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants" if you are a candidate from outside the university, or "University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants" if you are a current university employee. For assistance, contact 706‑721‑9365.
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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 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Location Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary This position will perform studies on Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models in Seo laboratory. Tasks include feeding special diets, administrating pharmacological drugs to mice, weighing mice, performing animal behavior tests, and collecting mouse specimens (brain and other peripheral organs) for histology and molecular/biochemical analysis. The role also involves performing molecular biology/biochemical experiments, minor surgical and microscopic procedures, statistical/computational analyses, and sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning. The candidate will maintain mouse breeding colonies, observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness, provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and required documentation. Responsibilities include data entry, maintaining data files, developing new research techniques, and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Plan experiments independently and develop research protocols while ensuring adherence to scientific principles and federal guidelines.
Conduct studies on Alzheimer’s disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, and the microbiome using transgenic mouse models, including feeding special diets, administering pharmacological drugs, weighting mice, and performing animal behavior tests.
Observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness, provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff, maintain breeding colonies, perform genotyping, sacrifice animals, and collect tissues.
Perform molecular biology/biochemical experiments, minor surgical and microscopic procedures, and statistical/computational analyses. Execute sample processing by microtome/cryostat sectioning.
Collect and document research data within relevant guidelines and protocols; publish results in scientific journals. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain laboratory and specimen inventory documentation.
Develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures. Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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, plus experience in a research or clinical setting.
OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the same fields, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a research or clinical area.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge : Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn.
Skills :
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Abilities :
Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days; Monday – Friday Pay Band: B5 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Benefits may include health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed for more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must pass a Background Check before starting. If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust, and a vehicle report may be required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proofs of degrees and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates may need an educational/credential evaluation. All employees must maintain confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.
Other Information This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment; the use of any tobacco products on campus is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is a proud equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today! Visit https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs to search for Job ID: 293147. Select "University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants" if you are a candidate from outside the university, or "University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants" if you are a current university employee. For assistance, contact 706‑721‑9365.
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