The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university boasts a student body of over 43,000 enrolled in over 370 programs of study and is the region’s largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The University of Cincinnati embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the university community.

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Research Assistant. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. The University provides a generous package of fringe benefits.

Essential Function

Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in immunology under the supervision of a designated administrator; makes independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.

Primary Duties

Animal Handling (mice), Intravenous, Intraperitoneal, and Subcutaneous Injections, Tissue CollectionFlow cytometry, including multiple color analysis of stained cellsContributes effectively to the collective team effort.Analyzes research results.Organizes data search and analysis procedures.Assists in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.

Minimum Requirements

Academic degree in biology or chemistry or related field or equivalent combination education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in flow cytometry, including multi-color analysis of stained cellsExpertise in the use and handling of mice for research studies, including intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous injections and tail-bleeding and tissue collectionAbility to maintain detailed and easily accessible records of experimentsExpertise in immunochemistry such as ELISA and Western blot techniques Expertise in acute and chronic cell culture techniquesExpertise in protein purificationExpertise in standard molecular biology techniques

This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.

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 / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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