Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

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. ... The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology is seeking either a Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant to assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in a particular discipline, make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience. Final rank will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Independently perform experiments and record data according to research protocols.
• May maintain and oversee animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Solve problems using combined research knowledge.
• Analyze research results. Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Assist with the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Accomplish assigned results for projects/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.
• Serve as seasoned professional.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.