Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Part-Time

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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 are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

 

A part-time (75% FTE) Research Assistant staff position is available in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  

 

The Research Assistant will assist with the coordination of laboratory projects and research studies in the laboratory of Dr. Jagjit Yadav and make independent contributions to projects and studies based on training and experience. This position will perform research on toxicological evaluation of aerosolized environmental agents to understand cellular interactions and exposure risk. This position offers opportunity to use cellular models to understand the health effects of air pollutants. The work will involve handling of toxic agents for aerosolization and cell culturing using air-liquid interface platforms. The candidate will also be involved in training new students and participating in related scientific seminars and meetings.

Essential Functions

• Perform experiments and record data according to research protocols.
• Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• May assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principals for less complex assignments.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

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.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s degree in Toxicology or related life sciences.
• Prior academic experience in related research.

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 machi