Research Assistant – Pharmacology & Toxicology Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Research Assistant Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Augusta University
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Our Health Sciences Campus th Street, Augusta, GA Our Summerville Campus Walton Way, Augusta, GA CollegeDepartment Information
Pharmacology and Toxicology was established as a department at the Medical College of Gia in . Originally developed to discover how remedies and poisons effected man, modern pharmacology lays the groundwork to discover and develop future generations of therapeutics. Pharmacology’s scope has broadened to includeputerassisted drug design; genetic screens; protein engineering; and new drugdelivery vehicles like viruses and artificial cells. The department’s history of aplishments includes the discovery of the adrenergic receptor subtypesalpha and beta which led to developing several drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular and neuroscience studies are the focuses of the department’s research programs. Raymond P. Ahlquist, working in this Department, first defined and ß adrenergic receptors in . This discovery eventually led to the development of ß blocker drugs for hypertension and heart disease.
Job Summary
Performs a variety ofplex duties involved in a clinical study, a basic science or research laboratory in support of research initiatives; develops and evaluates new techniques and procedures; may coordinate andor supervise activities of support staff.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to
Surgical experiments on the rodents and molecular biological experiments.
Laboratory maintenance and upkeep.
Animal husbandry and ordering.
Perform all other related dutiestasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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 experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
OR
Associate’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 three years’ experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and otherputer softwaredatabases. Knowledge of basic molecular biology and chemistry techniques.
SKILLS
Strong surgical skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbalmunication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
ShiftSalaryBenefits
Shift Days; Monday Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Salary Minimum $. hourly. Pay Band B Salary to bemensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimummidpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to fulltime benefitseligible employees and some of our halftime (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 paid holidays.
Also, our fulltime employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider ing 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 checkpleted 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 ofpleted academic degree(s) as well as postsecondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educationalcredential 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 customerfriendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patientand familycentered care institution, w employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobaccofree 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, weing applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.