Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 226848
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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.
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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.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willingness and ability to work with research animals
Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databasesResponsibilities The primary responsibilities of the research associate will be to support the PI by maintaining and breeding transgenic mice, performing tissue culture and molecular biology procedures, developing protocols and data analysis to discover new therapies for sickle cell disease. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in project planning and development of protocols.
• Maintaining transgenic mouse colonies including breeding and genotyping; conduct in vivo preclinical drug studies by intraperitoneal and intra-tail vein injections, collect samples and perform analysis, collect data and present results in lab meeting and upon request. Contribute to writing papers and data analysis for peer-reviewed publications. Participate in lab meetings and present progress.
• Perform cell-based or molecular studies in primary mammalian cells, cell lines, and animal models.
• Competent in performing protein analysis by western blot and flow cytometry. Perform molecular biology techniques such as DNA, RNA isolation and analysis by real-time PCR.
• Cross cover Lab manager with maintaining lab supplies, equipment repair, shipping packages, maintain computers and various databases, updating biosafety and animal protocol as needed, and cleanliness of the lab. Maintain lab records, frozen stocks, of cells and work with patient samples.
• Train student learners in lab.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Shift/Salary Shift: Days/M-F, Work outside of the normal business hours may be required. Pay Grade: R14 Salary: $36,197/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until FilledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. 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 the course of their employment and beyond.Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.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 everyday 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.