Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology seeks a Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant to assist with laboratory projects or research studies.

Essential Functions

• Independently perform experiments and record data according to research protocols.
• Maintain and oversee animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Solve problems using combined research knowledge.
• Analyze research results. Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Afford assistance in designing complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Achieve assigned results for projects/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.
• 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.

Research Assistant Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Required Experience: Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.
• Additional Qualifications: Considered Computational science, biomedical informatics Techniques in molecular biology

Senior Research Assistant Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Required Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience. Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.
• Additional Qualifications: Considered Computational science, biomedical informatics Techniques in molecular biology

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: [[custRCM_PostingSalary]]
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities