University of Cincinnati Looking for Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine Full Time

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Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Newly hired individuals will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. There is an opportunity to request an exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical reasons, sincerely held reasons of conscience, or religious beliefs.

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati puts education into action, ranking 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.”

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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.

A full-time Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rajat Madan in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Madan Lab has a research focus on understanding host responses to Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Classification and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff in the lab. Collect, record, and consolidate data.
• Assist in documenting compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Preparation of reagents, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and inventory of reagents and samples.
• Manage procurement of supplies and materials, initiate purchasing requests, and monitor accounts/expenditures.
• Maintain mouse colonies and mammalian and bacterial cultures.
• Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Required Experience

• At least 6 months of experience working in microbiology, cell biology, immunology, or biochemistry laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of general microbiologic techniques (culture, storage, and safe handling of pathogenic agents, etc.), standard molecular techniques (PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, etc.)

Additional Qualifications Considered

Basic experience with data analysis and presentation software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Prism, etc.) are desired.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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.

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: 82271

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Date:

Apr 14, 2022

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility:

Main Campus