"Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases"

Job Overview

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Research Assistant in Dr. Miller-Handley’s lab. The faculty of the Division of Infectious Diseases is among the national leaders in basic science research in infectious diseases, the care of patients with HIV infections, tuberculosis and global health clinical care, education and research.

The Research Assistant will assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in a particular discipline, and will make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.

Essential Functions

• Perform experiments and record data – Follow established research protocols.
• Understand scientific principles involved in the research. Apply those principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel.
• Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy.
• Assists in training graduate students, and junior trainees in simple, well-established procedures.
• Maintains an active role in the laboratory’s meetings, presentations, and publications; able to orally present data.
• Trouble shoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment appropriately.
• Responds to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment.
• Assists in daily operations of laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
• Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned.
• Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Effectively communicates with team members and contributes to their growth through sharing knowledge, experience, and 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.

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 Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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

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