Sr Research Assistant, Pharmacology & Systems Physiology
University of Cincinnati

Job Info

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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion. Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in the area of stress neurobiology. Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.

Essential Functions

• Perform animal behavior experiments and record data according to research protocols.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• May assist with small animal surgery.
• Assist with animal colony management and genotyping.
• Perform analysis of biological samples (e.g., PCR, immunohistochemistry).
• Develop and test new laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., training of new personnel, overseeing student workers or summer fellows, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and BenefitsUC 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.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

REQ: 89401

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