Research Assistant, Pharmacology & Systems Physiology

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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 Yvonne Ulrich-Lai, PhD in the Department of Pharmacology & Systems Physiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The Ulrich-Lai lab research program is focused on understanding the interactions among diet, obesity, and stress. This staff position is filling a crucial role in which the duties will consist of, but are not limited to, designing, performing, and analyzing experiments that investigate food intake, nutrient metabolism, and obesity, as well as behavioral and physiological responses to stress.

• Perform experiments and records data according to research protocols.
• Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• May assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principals for less complex assignments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Experience with the following laboratory procedures/techniques: Histology, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, neuroanatomy, microscopy; Small animal handling, measurement of feeding behavior and metabolism in small animals, measurement of behavioral and physiological stress responses in small animals, small animal stereotaxic brain surgeries; ELISAs, western blots, qRT-PCR, and radioimmunoassays.   
• Working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, statistics, and graphing).
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, good communication skills, good teamwork, and supervisory ability.

• 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 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.

The University of Cincinnati, 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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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