Research Assistant, Du Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

Research Assistant, Du Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

The UC College of Medicine Department of Cancer Biology is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Assistant to join our research team at the University of Cincinnati. The individual will be contributing to projects of mechanistic and translational liver disease research, specifically investigating the metabolic dysregulation underlying Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will utilize advanced in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro models to uncover novel disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.

Essential Functions:

• Perform 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.
• Assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principles for less complex assignments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree. Four (4) 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.

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:

• 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 apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs.

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