Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 May 28, 2026 | |
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Job Description
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Job Title:
Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences Posting Start Date:
5/27/26 Work Arrangement:
Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
The Gross Lab at the University of Cincinnati is seeking to hire a full-time Research Technician. Our lab examines the nature of organismal response to environmental pressures, using the Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus). The primary responsibilities for this position including 'wet lab' research activities as determined by the project needs (40%), training other lab members in experimental tasks (30%), and animal husbandry and lab maintenance tasks (30%). This is a full-time position, with the expectation of 40 hours/week. The initial appointment will have a 6-month probationary period, and then extended to one year based on performance. The position is renewable pending available funding. Essential Functions
The successful candidate will primarily facilitate research activities for a National Science Foundation-funded project investigating craniofacial and sensory evolution. In collaboration with the laboratory head, this position involves training in and performing experimentation, training graduate and undergraduate students, maintenance of our live animal colony, and general lab housekeeping duties. Minimum Requirements
Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience with fish husbandry, routine molecular techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction and cloning, PCR amplification) and "dry lab" techniques (e.g., basic bioinformatic analyses). The successful candidate must be detail-oriented with excellent organization and communication skills. Required Education
Required Experience
Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline. Additional Qualifications Considered
In addition to minimum qualifications, desired qualifications include: 1) over 6 months experience in live animal care. 2) prior experience with fluorescence and light microscopy, cryosectioning, tissue culture and transplantation. 3) experience processing and analyzing RNA-sequencing and genome-wide sequencing projects. 4) experience with imaging and word processing software programs (MS Office Suite). 5) experience training and supervising undergraduate students. 6) experience with data analyses using statistical software. Application Process Information
To apply, submit a CV/resume and the contact information (phone number and email address) for up to three references. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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:19.00 / hour 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:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 102470 Apply now
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