Job Details

Senior Research Associate

Position Number: 7132736
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Senior Research Associate

Job ID: 297960
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 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php 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 https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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 manage the laboratory functions including lab organization, maintenance, and ordering of supplies. Design experiments, carry out experiments using computers to find gene sequences, download sequences, design primers, start and maintain cell lines, cell culture, DNA and RNA extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis. Administrative accountability for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating all research personnel and supportive research staff. Manages and collaborates relationships with research staff to ensure professional and educational excellence in provision of quality research. Collaborate with Grants/Fiscal Managers and designees to develop and maintain a balanced budget.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Duties

Maintain clean, safe, well stocked lab

Order supplies when needed

Maintain required proficiencies for research, CITI, other university or national requirements

Keep accurate records of patients on computer spreadsheets stored on H drive

Track and monitor budget. Communicate regularly to Principal Investigator (PI)

Attend translational meetings every Thursday

Supervise, onboard, and manage research staff; oversee work schedules and approve leave request, monitor workload, project progress, and quality control. Provide performance feedback, foster professional development, critical thinking and effective team communication

Lab Duties

Communicate with patients to recruit for research studies

Contact physicians and subjects, relatives by phone, letters, and/or internet

Obtain subjects signed consent forms, clinical information, and blood for the study and for publications, according to HIPPA guidelines.

Extract DNA/RNA as needed

Cell culture work; produce immortalized cell lines

PCR and DNA sequencing on SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer

Work with PI and other lab members on laboratory and translational research studies

Process patient blood for DNA and start permanent cell lines from cells upon arrival in lab

Maintain DNA sequencer (SeqStudio) working properly

Log and maintain cells in liquid nitrogen tanks

Assist in care of experimental mouse populations and experiments

Financial Duties

Obtain AU purchasing card for special orders

Monitor funding and awarded grants.

Track budget expenses

Balance budgets (grants, departmental funds, and foundation)

Other

Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein, which includes helping to train new students, residents, technicians, etc.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

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 two years of experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research.

OR

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 five years' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, multi-tasking and prioritization skills

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 9

Salary Minimum $48,800.00/Annually - $61,000/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 5/4/26 - 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.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

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!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

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If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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