Research Assistant, Timme Lab, College of Medicine, Dept. of Pharmacology, Physiology, Neurobiology

Research Assistant, Timme Lab

A full-time Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nick Timme in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine to assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in neuroscience and make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience. Research conducted as part of the position will seek to understand decision-making and addiction using rodent models.

Essential Functions:

• Perform standard wet lab and animal behavior experiments and record data according to research protocols.
• Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• May assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principles for less complex assignments.
• Manage IACUC and IBC protocols
• Purchase supplies and maintain laboratory organizational structure
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree. Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience:

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

Required Trainings/

Certifications:

N/A

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• 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:
  There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions:
  Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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:
  Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.