Junior Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

About the role

Plan, perform, evaluate, and coordinate research on electrochemical biosensors. The biosensors are based on electrochemical aptamers. The biosensors are being developed to create continuous molecular monitoring devices similar to wearable glucose monitors but for measuring other chronic disease analytes beyond glucose. While the work is performed at the Univ. of Cincinnati, it involves collaboration including several commercial partners in the diagnostic devices industry.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, test, and analyze data related to electrochemical aptamer sensors.
• Perform aptamer SELEX processes (the method used to find new aptamers).
• Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects.
• Summarize test results; respond to concrete project/study questions.
• Assist with or may work independently on whole projects/problems.
• Contribute effectively to the collective team effort and laboratory upkeep.
• Analyze research results.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.
• This job description can be changed at any time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Skills

• Significant bench chemistry experience
• Experience in electrochemistry
• Experience in microfabrication

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans: As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance: UC prioritizes work