Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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 for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals in the laboratory of Michelle Kossack, PhD in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The Kossack lab uses zebrafish to understand the effects of environmental contaminants on female reproductive health. Staff will support research studies in the lab and will maintain the zebrafish facility.

• Perform experiments and record data according to research protocol.
• Assist with the coordination of research studies related to female reproductive toxicology.
• Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on experience.
• Feed and maintain the zebrafish facility and equipment.
• Develop and organize SOPs for the lab and fish care.
• Contribute to data collection through confocal imaging, image analysis and quantification, and technique development.
• Organize protocols, data, and results in an efficient and sharable manner.
• Be able to manage and execute multiple projects/tasks at the same time.

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

Previous laboratory experience.

Experience with zebrafish husbandry, molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis, and tissue dissection.

• 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.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

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, additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 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

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