Job Description
Research Assistant Job ID: 283878
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * 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 10,500 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.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
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Location Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.
Job Summary This position will assist with the daily operations of the Sickle Cell Center Laboratory by supporting the efforts of the Newborn Screening program, perform HPLC and other tests as needed for clinical support, assist with quality control procedures, assist with management of equipment and supply inventory, and perform specialized tests required for ongoing research projects. This position will assist the Laboratory Director as needed in the daily administrative functions of the lab. This position will also assist with various Research programs and perform cell cultures, immunofluorescence experiments, western blots, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR's and gene sequencing. This position will also provide assistance in several other key experiments to aid the generation of data for publication and submit competitive grant application.
Responsibilities The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform Cation exchange HPLC and Reverse Ph HPLC analyses for support of the newborn screening program as well as other diagnostic clinical and research support.
Receive samples in the lab and process Research samples for hemoglobinopathy testing. Maintain database of specimens received and tracking of those specimens until all requested tests are performed; maintain all 20% repository samples in working order, including serum, urine, and DNA samples; assist with data collection for various statistical analysis.
Assist with development and maintenance of quality control measures; prepare for CAP and CUA inspections; 10% assist with preparation of reports.
Assist with daily operations of the lab such as answering phones, filing, and transporting items around campus.
Perform specialized tests required for ongoing research projects, as needed including DNA based analyses,cell cultures, immunofluorescence experiments and western blots.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications 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's degree from an accredited college or university 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.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Some previous experience with social/behavioral science (public health) research is desirable.
Additional Preferred Qualifications Two years experience as Research Assistant in high complexity clinical laboratory; experience in HPLC, molecular methods and cell culture preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
SKILLS This position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and self-motivation/capacity to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B5
Salary: $17.88/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 4/7/25 - 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!
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
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