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

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

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Start Date:

7/20/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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Founded in 1819, 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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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

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 improve the health and clinical care of patients.

The College of Medicine Department of Cancer Biology is seeking a highly motivated and talented Sr. Research Assistant to join our research team at the University of Cincinnati.

This appointment focuses on 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.

Come with strong experience and expertise in liver research.

Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in a particular discipline, make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.

Essential Functions

* Independently perform experiments and record data according to research protocols.

* May maintain and oversee animal colony management and animal husbandry.

* Solve problems using combined research knowledge.

* Analyze research results. Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.

* Organize data search and analysis procedures.

* Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.

* Assist with the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.

* Accomplish assigned results for projects/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.

* Serve as seasoned professional.

* May 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.

Required Education

* Bachelor's Degree.

* Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

* Three (3) years of relevant 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

* Reaching overhead - Often

* Stooping - Seldom

* Kneeling, squatting - Seldom

* Crouching - Seldom

* Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

* Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a…