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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Research Assistant - Biology

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.88/hr - $17.95/hr

3+ years exp

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and healthcare providers. The research assistant will manage a Drosophila laboratory, overseeing husbandry, longevity experiments, and supervising undergraduate researchers while also engaging in molecular biology and data analysis tasks.

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Responsibilities

Drosophila husbandry and maintenance of lifespan experiments

Perform general laboratory maintenance and organization

Supervise undergraduate researchers

Molecular biology (RNA and protein work)

Conduct data analysis

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular biologyData analysisDrosophila husbandryLaboratory techniquesStatistical analysesMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

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

Associate'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 a minimum of three years' experience in a research or clinical area

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Basic understanding of laboratory techniques

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to use sound judgement and work independently