Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Title:


Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Posting Start Date:


5/27/26

Work Arrangement:


Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Job Overview

The Gross Lab at the University of Cincinnati is seeking to hire a full-time Research Technician. Our lab examines the nature of organismal response to environmental pressures, using the Mexican tetra ( Astyanax mexicanus ). The primary responsibilities for this position including 'wet lab' research activities as determined by the project needs (40%), training other lab members in experimental tasks (30%), and animal husbandry and lab maintenance tasks (30%). This is a full-time position, with the expectation of 40 hours/week. The initial appointment will have a 6-month probationary period, and then extended to one year based on performance. The position is renewable pending available funding.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will primarily facilitate research activities for a National Science Foundation-funded project investigating craniofacial and sensory evolution. In collaboration with the laboratory head, this position involves training in and performing experimentation, training graduate and undergraduate students, maintenance of our live animal colony, and general lab housekeeping duties.

Minimum Requirements

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience with fish husbandry, routine molecular techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction and cloning, PCR amplification) and "dry lab" techniques (e.g., basic bioinformatic analyses). The successful candidate must be detail-oriented with excellent organization and communication skills.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Additional Qualifications Considered

In addition to minimum qualifications, desired qualifications include:

1) over 6 months experience in live animal care.

2) prior experience with fluorescence and light microscopy, cryosectioning, tissue culture and transplantation.

3) experience processing and analyzing RNA-sequencing and genome-wide sequencing projects.

4) experience with imaging and word processing software programs (MS Office Suite).

5) experience training and supervising undergraduate students.

6) experience with data analyses using statistical software.

Application Process Information

To apply, submit a CV/resume and the contact information (phone number and email address) for up to three references.

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 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:19.00 / hour

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:

• Salary of $19.00 hourly based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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