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

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

The University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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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 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Ph.D in related field.
• Required Experience:
  
  Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail.
• The incumbent should also be able to lead projects and work cooperatively with others as well as communicate research results effectively.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• 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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information
• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Additional Benefits Include

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