Job Description

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 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “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, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

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

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 doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

University of Cincinnati (UC) is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

Founded in 1947, the UC Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in neurological diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.  

The College of Medicine, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Research Associate. The incumbent will help conduct research work in areas pertinent to fields in neurochemistry and molecular neurobiology . Having an independent research program is not required.

Essential Functions

• Studying the effect of microbial pathogens on depleting human cerebrospinal fluid of essential proteins, leading to neurodegeneration via loss of function.
• Performing research activities in the lab related to the study of viral and bacterial neuro pathogenesis including but not limited to performance of cell culture, molecular and microbiological experiments such as working with intestinal organoids, epithelial and immune cell cultures, isolation of DNA and RNA, gel electrophoresis (agarose, SDS-PAGE), enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA), processing of mouse stool samples and cecal contents for nucleic acid extraction, pathogen burden, biochemical analysis, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR, c-DNA synthesis, protein purification & dialysis, cell preparation for flow cytometry, maintenance of anaerobic chamber use, bacterial spore culture, CFU count and purification to perform infection in mice, in-vitro germination assay and growth assay, and mouse infection experiments; collecting, recording, and consolidating data.
• Assisting in documenting compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Preparation of reagents, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and inventory of reagents and samples.
• Managing procurement of supplies and materials, initiating purchasing requests, and monitoring accounts/expenditures.
• Maintaining mouse colonies and mammalian and bacterial cultures.
• Making independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.
• Solving problems using combined research knowledge.
• Independently working on whole projects/problems.
• Performing statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpreting data and assisting in judging validity of data.
• Analyzing research results.
• Organizing data search and analysis procedures.
• Assisting in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards; assisting in the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Accomplishing assigned results for project/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree required in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

5 years of laboratory research experience in neurochemistry or molecular neurobiology, which must have included all of the following: drug development, formulation, peptide chemistry, physical chemistry, neuronal signaling, electron microscopy, virological techniques, and cell culture.

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
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• 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 an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:

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:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at 

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: 

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 Human Resources at  jobs@uc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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