Job Description
Research Assistant- MCG-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Job ID: 293257
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 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.
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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 Established in 1829, the Medical College of Georgia Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or BMB, is an academic home to interdisciplinary translational research for disease detection, prevention, and treatment. We are delighted that you have decided to visit our department's website. Our mission also includes the education and mentoring of future researchers, physicians and physician-scientists and service to the AU and greater scientific community. The research mission is focused on inventing better diagnostics and newer targeted therapies for the benign and malignant diseases of the bladder, brain, breast, eye, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, and prostate. The research areas encompass biomarkers, chemoprevention, DNA damage and repair, drug resistance, the epigenome, immunotherapy, the microbiome, molecular signaling, natural products, protein modifications and targeted therapy. Our faculties are supported by major funding agencies, and the insight gained by their work has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Home to the Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Graduate Program, the BMB Department offers PhD degrees, along with a combined MD-PhD program available to medical students. The students move on to competitive careers in academia, industry, and governmental agencies. The education mission is also served by faculty participation in undergraduate and graduate medical education, as well as the Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP).
Job Summary The incumbent will conduct basic bench research related to: (i) defining mechanistic determinants of neuroendocrine differentiation in advanced prostate cancer. (ii) Designing novel exosome-based therapeutics for advanced prostate cancer. Specifically, the incumbent will focus on (1) performing in vitro and in vivo mechanistic studies using prostate cancer cell lines and prostate cancer animal models, (2) laser capture microdissection of prostate tissue samples, mRNA extractions from tissues and mRNA analyses (3) analysis of microRNA/gene expression in prostate cancer clinical tissues, cell lines and serum samples. (4) developing engineered/designer exosomes from cell lines. (5) exosome isolation and characterization. (6) In addition, the project involves working knowledge of prostate cancer mouse models including transgenic mice.
Responsibilities R Perform technical work in support of ongoing research projects, participate in data collection and documentation, as well as development of new research techniques and procedures.
Managing day to day laboratory activities including ordering, updating inventories, preparing appropriate reagents and maintain laboratory equipment.
Analyze and present data verbally and/or in writing. Work with guidelines and protocols of research projects.
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 to which the position is assigned and experience in a research or clinical setting.
OR
Associate 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 to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years of experience in a research or clinical area.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science with emphasis in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics or molecular biology and/or previous experience in a research laboratory is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases, emphasis on statistical analyses tools is desirable.
Knowledge/experience in Cancer Biology and/or related field.
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong team building skills.
ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities to achieve desired goals.
Ability to use sound judgement and work independently under minimal supervision.
Ability to work with guidelines and protocols of research projects and to learn where there are gaps in training.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday
Salary: $17.88 hourly.
Pay Band: B5
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.
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.
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