Research Associate, Division of Hematology & Oncology

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Job Title:

Research Associate, Division of Hematology & Oncology

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Start Date:

3/6/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

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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. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology is a full-time Research Associate in the Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL). This individual will primarily help conduct research in the area of hematology.

Essential Functions

* Contribute to collective team effort.

* Document and organize research results and data according to NIH's preferred good laboratory management practices (Lab Archives) and UCLIMS.

* Assist with the coordination of research studies in hematology.

* Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on evidence-based literature.

* Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpretation of data, and validity of testing using FCS Express or relevant flow cytometry software.

* Maintain timely project goals, deadlines, and studies for contributions to publications and grant funding applications.

* Apply scientific skills and knowledge to demonstrate technical capabilities of flow cytometry.

* Analyze and communicate results and data analysis from in a timely manner from flow cytometry experiments.

* Molecular biology techniques desired include:
General cell culture techniques, Processing human biospecimens, Tissue culture and related wet lab techniques (i.e. western blotting, immune functional assays, cell viability assays), Next Gen Sequencing technologies, and Some animal handling and tissue processing.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required in a related field (i.e. computer science, data science, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, etc.).

Required Experience

May require experience with specialized software programs such as Lab Archives, Graphpad, and Endnote.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Three to five years of in-depth knowledge of translational research laboratory practices.

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:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible…