Research Asst, Wang Lab, College of Medicine, Dept of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology

Research Asst, Wang Lab, College of Medicine, Dept of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology

Job Title:

Research Asst, Wang Lab, College of Medicine, Dept of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neurobiology Posting

Start Date:

10/28/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite

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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.

The laboratory of Dr. Hong-Sheng Wang in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is looking for a motivated Research Assistant to conduct research studies on the cardiac toxicity of environmental microplastics. Make contributions to projects and studies based on relevant professional education and knowledge.

• 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 microplastics exposure studies.
• Perform in vitro cell culture analyses to assess the impact of microplastics on the function and physiology of cardiac myocytes.
• Assist in analytical chemical analysis using Py-GC-MS to determine the internal microplastics exposure level following animal exposure studies, under tha supervision of an expert analytical chemist.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Background and education in environmental health, toxicology, and cardiac physiology and pathophysiology.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• No prior training in the above specific techniques required. Lab will provide training.

• No lab work experience required.

• Knowledge in clinical cardiology, cardiac physiology and cardiac disease is a strong plus.

• Sitting
  - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening
  - Often
• Talking
  - Often
• Standing
  - 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.

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