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Research Assistant, Division of Hematology Oncology, Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL)
Cincinnati, OH CURRENT UC EMPLOYEES MUST APPLY INTERNALLY VIA SUCCESSFACTORS > **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Founded in 1819, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** puts education into action, ranking among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. At UC, today's possibilities spark tomorrow's reality. 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. The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, is recruiting for a full-time, research assistant, in the laboratory of Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL), to assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in the area of hematology. The selected candidate will make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience. The LDDL is located in the CARE/Crawley building on University of Cincinnati's East Campus. We are a diverse team focused on studying the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and cure of hematological malignancies. The LDDL recruits, employs, mentors, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status. The LDDL has a clear vision and mission: We seek to attract talented people to execute cutting edge research. We want people to stay and create their best work. We are dedicated to the ongoing journey that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable growth. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Contribute to collective team effort. *Organize research results and data according to good laboratory management practices. *Handling and restraining of murine models for basic colony maintenance: General husbandry, sex determination and weaning, ear tagging and ear/tail snips for genotyping, oral gavage and/or intraperitoneal injection for drug delivery, bleeding (via cheek stick), anesthesia and euthanasia, and Specimen processing (necropsy and tissue harvesting). *Understanding the murine models used in the LDDL (i.e. breeding strategies, transgene models and expected phenotypes, and general colony maintenance). *Experience using software to track and maintain murine colonies. *May cross train with molecular biology techniques: PCR based genotyping, preparing single cell suspensions from spleen and bone marrow, flow cytometry for monitoring tumor development, general cell culture techniques. *May train staff in murine handling techniques *May help plan experiments and short-term goal setting regarding murine models. *Acts as liaison between UC's Veterinary staff and laboratory personnel *Perform related duties based on laboratory needs. This job description can be changed at any time. REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree required in a related field. Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE *In-depth knowledge of mouse handling and murine-related research techniques. *May require experience with specialized software programs. 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 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 dependent 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: 80909 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN |
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