Part-Time Research Assistant, College Of Medicine, Cancer Biology

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Job Overview

A Research Assistant position is currently available in the lab of Dr. Yanbo Fan at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in the Department of Cancer Biology, to study vascular diseases and tumor angiogenesis. The employee will have an opportunity to perform cutting-edge biomedical research with the intention of publishing their results in pre-eminent peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The employee will work very closely with and receive direct training from Dr. Fan and other members of the lab, which may include research faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, or undergraduate researchers.

Essential Functions

• Perform experiments that include, but are not limited to:

• Western blot analysis, RNA isolation, PCR, tissue culture; mouse breeding, colony management, genotyping; immunohistochemistry, molecular cloning, and mouse dissection, followed by tissue processing and histological analysis.

• Laboratory organization, including ordering and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• 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.

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 jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Part-Time Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Cancer Biology

Date: Sep 25, 2024

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus