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Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview The Research Assistant will assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in a particular discipline, makes 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 trainee 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 communicate with team members and contribute to their growth and sharing knowledge, experience, and skills. Required Education Bachelor's Degree. Five (5) 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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational