Research Assistant, Histopathology Core Laboratory
- Employer
- University of Cincinnati
- Location
- Main Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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.
The UC Histopathology Core Laboratory is a CAP-accredited, fee-for-service core facility in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The mission of the UC Histopathology Core Lab is to provide tissue histology services in support of the clinical and research missions of the University of Cincinnati. The ideal candidate for this specialized, full-time Research Assistant position will, under general supervision, provide operational and administrative support to the lab, communicate with customers, process anatomical tissue and perform routine to complex histologic procedures to provide data on the functioning of tissues and organs and causes or progress of disease.
Essential Functions- Perform clinical testing as requested
- Perform testing for research purposes including, but not limited to cutting animal/ human tissue blocks and processing tissue samples per research protocols.
- Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
- Apply research principals for less complex assignments.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 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.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment- 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.
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