Research Support Specialist - Cellular Biology & Anatomy
Job ID: 287736
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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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's Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy is dedicated to understanding cellular function through state-of-the art research in areas such as autophagy and apoptosis, bone metabolism, developmental biology, molecular motors, dysphagia/swallowing disorders, exosome biology, renal disease, stem cell research, vision science (retina and cornea), and cell wounding. The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy has as its core mission the advancement of outstanding research and education. We work collaboratively to discover new knowledge through innovative biomedical research, to transmit that knowledge to students, and to train future researchers, educators, and health care professionals.
Job Summary
Assist PI with experiments for grant development; collect data for submissions of manuscripts; assist trainees and technicians in the laboratory; perform, plan and execute independent studies; Assist with designing new research techniques and procedures; ensure compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to use of biohazardous materials, oversee the use of materials and equipment in the laboratory. We are especially seeking candidates with animal and/or vision research-related working experience.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide and assist PI with data collected through experimental techniques for grant development and submissions of manuscripts; conduct experiments, analyze results, and summarize findings; prepare findings for presentations at national and international meetings, publications and grants.
Assist Principal Investigators, post-doctoral fellows, students and technicians in research techniques and procedures; assist trainees and other technicians with collecting analysis of project data.
Work with and assist research manager, postdocs to ensure compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to use of biohazardous materials (Biological safety), chemicals (chemical safety), anesthetic drugs (DEA; IACUC), and experimental animals (LAS; IACUC); oversee use of materials, equipment, etc.
Assist in maintaining and upkeeping research protocols for mouse research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four years of experience with grant preparation and submission of research/scientific manuscripts.
OR
High school diploma, GED from a state or federal accrediting organization and seven years of administrative support experience with at least three years of experience within a healthcare setting or in a research program/environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in vision-related research.
Extensive research in research design and methodology.
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 good organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong analytical and statistical skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary Range: $45,400-$56,700 annually.
Pay Band: B8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 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!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 287736.
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.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit 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=287736&PostingSeq=1
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