Research Associate, Division of Hematology & Oncology, College of Medicine

Job Title: Research Associate, Division of Hematology & Oncology, College of Medicine Posting Start Date: 3/11/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Job Overview 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: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work‑Life Balance UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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