Research Associate

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

About the Phoenix Lab

The Phoenix lab is looking to hire a full-time research assistant. The research assistant will participate in everyday laboratory needs and assist in performing routine scientific experiments. Basic lab duties include maintaining inventory and ordering reagents, sterilizing lab material / tools, maintenance and organization of mouse colonies. Experience in lab techniques are a plus, but not required as training will be provided. Routine techniques include sterile cell culture, small animal/mouse handling and injection techniques, molecular biology (i.e. PCR), tissue sectioning and histology. Located in the UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, the Phoenix lab studies pediatric brain tumors, which are the lead cause of cancer related deaths in children. The lab investigates the mechanisms responsible for tumor development, and tests promising new therapies that may be translated into clinical trials.

Job Overview

The Phoenix lab is looking to hire a full-time research assistant. The research assistant will participate in everyday laboratory needs and assist in performing routine scientific experiments. Basic lab duties include maintaining inventory and ordering reagents, sterilizing lab material / tools, maintenance and organization of mouse colonies. Experience in lab techniques are a plus, but not required as training will be provided. Routine techniques include sterile cell culture, small animal/mouse handling and injection techniques, molecular biology (i.e. PCR), tissue sectioning and histology.

The research assistant will be a member of a research group and expected to support multiple research projects, collaboration with team members and help manage common needs.  This individual will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies and enjoy interactions with a collaborative and diverse team. The UC Academic Health Center and the affiliated Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provide an outstanding biomedical research community.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the coordination of research studies in a particular discipline.
• Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.
• Solve problems using combined research knowledge.
• Independently works on whole projects/problems.
• Contribute to the collective team effort.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• Analyze research results.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Assist in the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Accomplish assigned results for project/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.
• Serve as a seasoned level researcher.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field.

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs. 

Additional Qualifications Considered

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, cancer biology or related field.

Application Process Information

CV/resume, a brief description of research interests/experience, names & contact information of two-three references to Dr. Timothy Phoenix at timothy.phoenix@uc.edu

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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