Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 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. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine? The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology is seeking a full-time Research Associate in the Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL). This individual will primarily assist the Murine Research Team within the LDDL. 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 Specimen processing (necropsy and tissue harvesting) Murine tail vein injections 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 Required Education Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field. Required Experience 5+ years’ experience in research animal handling. 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 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. 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