Research Assistant

(Part-Time, 20 hours per week)

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America's top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America's Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica

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.

The College of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Virology Laboratory, is currently accepting applications for a part time research assistant.

Job Summary: The Research Assistant is responsible for processing and storage of specimens as defined by protocol requirements using Lab Processing Charts in accordance with policies and procedures established either by the Lab supervisor, Lab director, ACTG, HPTN, DAIDS, CLIA, UC and other governmental agencies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform PBMC cryopreservation and various blood container types, Heparin, ACD and EDTA.
• Package of infectious, diagnostic and biological substance samples in compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods regulation. Heavy communication with other national labs, site nursing staff, physicians, protocol monitors and international communications with labs in other countries.
• Shipment of infectious, diagnostic and biological substance samples in compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods regulation.
• Computerized specimen data entry, heavy documentation, and filing, faxing, telephone interface and lab result report generations.
• Attend annual Chemical, Blood Bourne Pathogens and Tuberculosis, and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard training.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a profession/field or an equivalent level of experience.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Meticulous documentation skills
• Proficiency in various computer and software applications preferred
• Specimen troubleshooting, problem solving and resolution, and specimen transportation

Work Schedule:

• Hours will vary; May involve 2nd shift and weekends

This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

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