Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology

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Job Title:

Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology

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Start Date:

10/16/25

Work Arrangement:

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 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 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 $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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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 improves the health and clinical care of patients. As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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.

In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology is recruiting for a Research Assistant to support physician/scientist-led translational research focused on acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The individual will work in a dynamic academic research environment with grad students, research assistants, and post-doctoral researchers with a collaborative focus harnessing functional genomics, leukemic stem cell modeling, and resistance profiling to inform therapeutic strategies against AML and other amyloid neoplasms.

Essential Functions

* Perform sterilized cell culture, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, colony assays, PCR, immunoblotting, and flow cytometry for preclinical AML studies.

* Assist in murine model experiments, including colony maintenance, drug dosing via oral gavage/IP injection, blood sampling, necropsy, and processing of tissues.

* Operate GFP reporter assays and analyze downstream signaling via imaging or molecular readouts.

* Manage experimental data using Lab Archives or similar Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), conduct basic statistical and graphical analysis, and help prepare figures for publications or grant proposals.

* Assist in organizing lab inventory, prepare reagents, and ensure lab compliance with safety protocols.

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.

Additional Qualifications Considered

* One (1) to four (4) years in a biomedical research setting with demonstrated proficiency in molecular biology techniques with some animal handling.

* Familiarity with CRISPR gene editing, high-throughput sequencing, resistance modeling, or reporter systems is a strong plus.

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

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