Research Associate—Immunology Center of Georgia, Hedrick Lab
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, USA
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College/Department Information
The Immunology Center of Georgia (IMMCG) represents a new initiative by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University to leverage the ability of the immune system to combat disease. The IMMCG will accomplish this by assembling teams of biomedical researchers with strong records of scientific innovation and technological development. The IMMCG will be co-directed by world-class immunologists Drs. Catherine `Lynn¿ Hedrick and Klaus Ley, both of whom have made major discoveries linking immune cells to specific mechanisms of disease. The goal of the IMMCG is to produce novel and effective treatments for conditions that heavily impact the communities of Georgia and the United States. The new center is aggressively recruiting faculty and staff to lead projects focused on cardiovascular disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, autoimmune and infectious disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer.
Job Summary
Performs laboratory work related to studies in cancer and heart disease. Maintains research database, communicates well with other laboratory members, and works well as part of a team. Assists with ordering supplies and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment.
Dr. Lynn Hedrick
Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
- Perform laboratory experiments related to cancer and cardiovascular disease.
- Maintain laboratory databases of reagents and antibodies.
- Maintain current biosafety laboratory protocols in accordance with both university and national regulations.
- Assist with training and supervision of new students, postdocs, and technicians in the lab as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by P.I.
Learn more and apply: https://augusta.edu/jobs?id=263368
Posting ID: 408