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

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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 improve the health and clinical care of patients.

The College of Medicine Department of Cancer Biology is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Assistant to join our research team at the University of Cincinnati to Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in a particular discipline, makes independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience. The individual will be contributing to projects of 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principles for less complex assignments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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.

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

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

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