Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Research Associate in Dr. Miller-Handley's lab. The faculty of the Division of Infectious Diseases is among national leaders in basic science research in infectious diseases, the care of patients with HIV infections, tuberculosis and global health clinical care, education and research.

• Design and execute experimental studies to characterize immune responses to allograft transplantation and infection, employing flow cytometry, transplantation surgery in animal models, and molecular analyses. Apply a thorough understanding of the scientific principles underlying the research, including experimental design, immunological mechanisms, assay sensitivity and specificity, and data analysis in order to critically interpret experimental results, identify sources of variability or error, and systematically troubleshoot, optimize, and modify procedures and techniques to ensure rigor, reproducibility, and successful study outcomes.
• Under supervision, manage laboratory animal husbandry, including breeding programs, animal welfare monitoring, and assistance with routine animal procedures in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments, including creation of databases for new studies, expansion of databases for ongoing projects, development of datasets for statistical analysis, and implementation of quality control measures.
• Assist in training graduate students and junior trainees in laboratory protocols and development of projects including animal husbandry, animal procedure techniques, flow cytometry, infectious cultures and flow cytometry.
• Actively participate in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications by presenting experimental data, engaging in scientific discussion, and providing constructive feedback on ongoing research.
• Assist in daily operations of laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment appropriately.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Zoology, or a related field.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• 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.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

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 will not contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you will 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 generous time‑off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.