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Job Title:

Research Assistant I/II/III

 

Department:

Biomedical Sciences

 

College/Division:

School Of Medicine

 

Primary Job Posting Location:

Columbus, GA 31901

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The School of Medicine on the Columbus, Georgia campus is searching for a Research Assistant.

 

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide research related to immunology and infectious disease. Ongoing projects in the lab include studying how sleep affects sepsis. The candidate should have a strong interest in research, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a diverse team. The candidate must be proficient in basic lab techniques. It is preferred for the candidate to have experience in some or all of the following: immunology/molecular biology assays (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry, PCR), mouse handing, monitoring, husbandry, surgical and non-surgical animal procedures, and analysis of sleep, otherwise the candidate must be willing to learn these techniques. The candidate must have the ability to work under minimal supervision (after training), and show traits of a good scientist (integrity, accountability, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, organization and time management skills).

Qualifications:

The Research Assistant I position requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited college/university and some research experience. 

The Research Assistant II position requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited college/university and a minimum of one year of related research experience.

The Research Assistant III position requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field and three years of related research experience of which some of that time must be in a lead role or a related master's degree from an accredited college/university and one year of relevant research experience of which some of that time must be in a lead role.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt for Research Assistant I or II
Exempt for Research Assistant III

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic lab techniques.

• Ability to conduct experiments independently, analyze results to obtain publishable data, and help prepare manuscripts.

• Demonstrate traits of a good scientist: integrity, accountability, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, organization and time management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a diverse team.

 

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History

Required Document Attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information

Externally Funded:
This position is contingent on external funding and the length of employment in this position is dependent on continuation of these funds.

 

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