Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist/Principal Research Scientist-Immunology Center of Ge

Job Summary The Medical College of Georgia, Immunology Center of Georgia at Augusta University is currently seeking a faculty member as an Assistant Research Scientist, Research Scientist, or a Principal Research Scientist, who will also hold an administrative post as the Director of the Core iPSC and Organoid Facility. The faculty member will provide overarching executive leadership, scientific guidance, and operational management across induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) platforms, 3D organoid engineering, organ-on-chip, functional genome editing, and state-of-the-art cell culture applications. The ideal candidate is a distinguished scientist possessing deep expertise in stem cell biology, organoid engineering, and translational applications. They will demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership, operational management, and cross-functional collaboration within complex research environments. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track. Responsibilities Scientific Leadership Strategic Vision: Formulate and execute the strategic direction for the Core iPSC and Organoid Facility to support cutting-edge institutional research. Model Innovation: Oversee the design, validation, and optimization of robust iPSC, organoid, and advanced cellular models. Technology Integration: Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging platforms and methodologies to continuously elevate core capabilities. Expert Consultation: Provide high-level scientific guidance to principal investigators on experimental design, platform selection, and downstream applications. Operational Management Core Administration: Direct all day-to-day administrative and technical operations of the core facility. SOP Governance: Standardize and maintain rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational consistency. Workflow Optimization: Manage laboratory workflows, scheduling, project pipelines, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency. Financial Stewardship: Oversee budget management, cost-recovery models, pricing structures, and procurement processes. Asset Management: Ensure the proactive maintenance, calibration, and optimal utilization of specialized instrumentation. Personnel Leadership & Development Talent Management: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate technical staff to foster a high performance workforce. Culture: Cultivate a collaborative and innovation-driven team culture. Professional Growth: Promote continuous learning, professional development, and technical skill enhancement for facility staff. Strategic Research Collaboration Cross-Departmental Partnerships: Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with internal and external research groups. Grant & Proposal Support: Partner with investigators on grant applications, technical writeups, and strategic research initiatives. Program Acceleration: Drive the growth of innovative research programs leveraging state‑of‑the‑art iPSC and organoid technologies. Institutional Representation: Serve as the core facility's ambassador at institutional meetings, symposiums, and international scientific conferences. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee strict adherence to institutional, state, federal, and international regulatory mandates. Safety & Documentation: Maintain rigorous biosafety standards, quality assurance protocols, and comprehensive laboratory documentation. Ethical Governance: Ensure compliant and ethical oversight regarding the acquisition, handling, and utilization of human-derived specimens and stem cell lines. Quality Management Systems: Implement end-to-end Quality Management Systems (QMS) across all core service offerings to ensure high‑fidelity deliverables. Required Qualifications Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related discipline. 7+ years of progressive post-degree research experience in stem cell biology and advanced cell culture models. Technical Mastery: Demonstrated hands‑on expertise in human iPSC derivation, maintenance, lineage‑specific differentiation, and organoid system engineering. Core Administration: Proven track record of managing laboratory operations, shared resources, or core facilities in an academic or industry setting. Scientific Leadership: Strong peer‑reviewed publication record demonstrating high‑impact research contributions and scientific authority. Personnel Management: Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading technical and scientific teams. Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a track record of effective cross-disciplinary collaboration. Preferred Qualifications Genome Editing: Hands‑on experience with CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, advanced genetic modification and organoid development strategies. Advanced Analytics: Proficiency in high-content imaging, and/or multi-omics analytical frameworks. Translation & Manufacturing: Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards or clinical-grade cell line production. Financial & Grant Strategy: Demonstrated success in grant writing, proposal development, and complex core facility budget management. Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! 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. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website: College/Department Information The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 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 approximately 575 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. 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 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 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 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at . Location Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. 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