Research Scientist, Luo Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences

A Research Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yu (Agnes) Luo in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

The successful candidate will participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols, and experiments across various topics. Responsibilities will also include assisting with grant proposal preparation and manuscript writing.

• Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements.
• Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures.
• Data analysis.
• Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (e.g., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approving time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Ph.D. in a related field.

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

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to lead projects and work cooperatively with others and to communicate research results effectively.

• Sitting – continuously.
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – often.
• Hearing, listening – often.
• Talking – often.
• Standing – often.
• Walking – often.
• Bending – seldom.
• Stooping – seldom.
• Climbing stairs/ladders – seldom.
• Kneeling, squatting – seldom.
• Crouching – seldom.
• Crawling – seldom.
• Reaching overhead – seldom.
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – seldom.
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds – seldom.
• Lifting – over 50 pounds – seldom.

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• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• Tuition remission for the employee and eligible dependents covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust retirement plans: choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time‑off policy: vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.