Senior Research Associate, Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public 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, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, is currently accepting applications for a part time Senior Research Associate. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
 
 

The Sr. Research Associate will participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments in the area of diabetes, red cell biology including isotopic labelling of human red blood cells in vivo and breath carbon monoxide measurement. Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements. Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures. Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals. Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.

• Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques, and procedures to specific project requirements. 
• Maintain wet lab focused on protocols such as extraction of heme from hemoglobin, measurement of catecholamines by HPLC and processing human subject blood for different ELISA and radioimmune assays.
• Perform statistical and geographical analysis of data, interpret data and assist in judging the validity of the data.
• May design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures.
• Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals.
• Serve as a seasoned level researcher and may act as a mentor to junior-level research staff.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time-off, etc.). 
• Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Three (3) years of experience in related field, process or discipline.

• Sitting - Continuously

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.

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).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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