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Job Title: Research Assistant Czyzyk-Krzeska Lab
College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology
Posting Start Date: 1926
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Overview:
A Research Assistant position is available in the laboratory of Dr. M. Czyzyk-Krzeska in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The laboratory investigates the molecular and metabolic mechanisms that drive renal cancer progression using state-of-the-art molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, and animal model systems within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
The Research Technician will support ongoing research by performing experimental procedures, maintaining cell cultures, assisting with animal studies, preparing reagents, organizing data, and contributing to the overall operation of the laboratory.
The position provides excellent hands-on training in cutting-edge cancer biology with direct mentorship from Dr. Czyzyk-Krzeska and close interaction with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, clinical fellows, and undergraduate researchers.
Previous technicians from the laboratory have successfully advanced to competitive MD or PhD programs or transitioned into strong positions in academia, biotechnology, and industry.
This role is well suited for candidates who are detail-oriented, motivated, and enthusiastic about contributing to impactful research that advances the understanding and treatment of cancer.
Essential Functions:
- Perform experiments using standard wet lab molecular techniques and record data according to research protocols and develop and maintain 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 principles for less complex assignments.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education:
Required Experience:
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Additional Qualifications Considered:
- Experience with Standard Wet Lab Molecular Techniques
- DNA and RNA extraction and purification
- PCR and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR)
- Reverse transcription cDNA synthesis
- Gel electrophoresis (agarose and polyacrylamide)
- Western blotting and protein quantification (e.g., BCA assays)
- Immunoprecipitation and co-immunoprecipitation
- Cloning plasmid preparation and bacterial transformation
- Transfection and viral transduction (lentiviral/retroviral systems)
- Cell culture (maintenance, passaging, and viability assays)
- Flow cytometry (sample preparation and basic analysis)
- Microscopy (bright-field and fluorescence)
- ELISA and other immunoassays
- RNA interference (siRNA, shRNA) knockdown
- Colony formation assays
- Reporter gene assays (luciferase, GFP-based assays)
- Basic biochemistry techniques (protein extraction, purification, enzymatic assays)
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: Sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
- Hazards: 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.
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
- Robust Retirement Plans
- Work-Life Balance
- Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- 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.
- A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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