Senior Research Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology

Overview

Job Title:

Senior Research Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology
Posting

Start Date:

5/18/26
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.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati 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. The Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to assist with the coordination of laboratory projects and/or research studies in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center (UCCC).

• Independently evaluates and selects techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Uses professional judgment to assist with the management of projects/studies or resolve problems.
• Demonstrates increased professional capabilities.
• Demonstrates continual success in performing increasingly more complex projects and studies that require seasoned/technical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers, grants and other documents for publications. Advises staff on methods and procedures. Explains technical information.
• Interfaces well with other professionals and technicians on projects/studies
• Performs a broad range of work with minimal supervision.
• Entails involvement in several research projects/studies.
• Understands interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and acts to preserve integrity of others’ deadlines and overall project/study progress and success.
• May receive technical guidance on more complex research issues. Reports progress to supervisor according to project plans or based on employee’s discretion.

Bachelor's degree with three (3) years’ relevant experience - OR - seven (7) years’ experience of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Experience must be in research coordination.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

• 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

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

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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