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Research Assistant, Department of Pharmacology & Systems Physiology
Cincinnati, OH CURRENT UC EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY INTERNALLY VIA SUCCESSFACTORS > **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Founded in 1819, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country. 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 A full time Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Chen Gao, PhD in the Department of Pharmacology & Systems Physiology at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** College of Medicine. Dr. Gao's laboratory focuses on understanding the underlying molecular mechanism associated with cardiometabolic diseases. The laboratory utilizes multidisciplinary approaches including genetically modified mouse models as well as cell culture models, combined with state-of-art pathophysiology measurements, genomic and epigenomic approaches, and molecular/biochemistry techniques. The current research projects in Dr. Gao lab includes RNA metabolism in cardiac remodeling, and BCAA mediated metabolic regulation in the pathogenesis of heart failure and metabolic disorders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry. *Perform animal handling and physiology analysis, including I.P injection, I.v injection, tissue and blood collection as well as genotyping. *Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data. *Perform basic laboratory techniques, including DNA extraction, DNA gel electrophoresis, and chemical solution preparation. *Responsible for maintaining animal and tissue sample inventory. *Assist in basic lab maintenance and functions, including record keeping, data acquisition, reagent preparation and purchasing of lab supplies. *Maintain the lab and equipment in working order. Identify, arrange and coordinate repairs when necessary. *Perform related duties based on lab need. This job description can be changed at any time. REQUIRED EDUCATION *Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field. *Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED Related work experience in rodent models and physiology is ideal. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT *Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. *Competitive salary range dependant on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION statement. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITY / FEMALE / DISABILITY / VETERAN. REQ: 73744 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN |
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