Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Posting

Start Date:

5/27/26 | Work Arrangement:
Onsite

The Gross Lab at the University of Cincinnati is seeking to hire a full‑time Research Technician to study the response of organisms to environmental pressures using the Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus). Primary responsibilities include wet‑lab research activities (40%), training other lab members in experimental tasks (30%), and animal husbandry and lab maintenance (30%). The position requires 40 hours/week, a 6‑month probationary period followed by a one‑year extension based on performance, and is renewable pending funding.

The successful candidate will facilitate research for a National Science Foundation–funded project on craniofacial and sensory evolution. Responsibilities include performing experimentation, training graduate and undergraduate students, maintaining the live animal colony, and general lab housekeeping.

Ideally, the candidate will have fish husbandry experience, routine molecular techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, cloning, PCR amplification), and basic bioinformatic analyses. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training can substitute the education requirement.

Additional related work experience may be required depending on the specific field or discipline.

• Over 6 months of live animal care experience.
• Prior experience with fluorescence and light microscopy, cryosectioning, tissue culture, and transplantation.
• Experience processing and analyzing RNA‑sequencing and genome‑wide sequencing projects.
• Experience with imaging and word processing software (MS Office Suite).
• Experience training and supervising undergraduate students.
• Experience with data analyses using statistical software.

To apply, submit a CV/resumé and the contact information (phone number and email address) for up to three references.

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• Sitting – continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – often
• Hearing, listening – often
• Talking – often
• Standing – often
• Walking – often
• Bending – often
• Stooping – often
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – often
• Kneeling, squatting – seldom
• Noise – sufficient to require speaking louder than normal to be heard.
• Hazards – includes proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, work on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system.

Salary: $19.00 per hour.

Benefits include comprehensive tuition remission for the employee and eligible dependents, retirement plans (state pension or Alternative Retirement Plan) with UC contributing 14‑18% of salary, generous time‑off policy (vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, winter season days, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave), health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), flexible spending accounts and wellness programs, and professional development & mentorship opportunities.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. Upon hiring, applicants will provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility with acceptable, original forms of identification. UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.