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University of Cincinnati

Location: CincinnatiOH 45221 Document ID: AC183-3KM4 Posted on: 2018-06-1506/15/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-07-15
 

Research Assistant (Part-time) - Mouse Husbandry

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

(Part-time. 20 hours per week)

Mouse Husbandry

Department of Surgery - College of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

The UC Department of Surgery is in need of a part-time research assistant that will help manage and maintain our large mouse breeding colonies, ensuring the health and well-being of our laboratory animals through the performance of animal husbandry and technical services while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate policies and procedures. The position responsibilities would include mouse colony maintenance, more specifically breeding, weaning, and ear punching. Also, the applicant would need to resolve/treat any colony health issues and work closely with another RA to keep an accurate record of the mouse strains.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • AA or equivalent experience in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology or related field and 3-5 years' experience with laboratory animals preferred;
  • High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism;
  • Ability to multitask;
  • Diligent and can work independently;
  • Flexibility, adaptability in a productive research laboratory

Desired Qualifications:

Mouse colony experience with complex mouse strains or a willingness to gain knowledge in this area. The applicant must be effective with animal handling/restraining skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with PCR and mouse genotyping.

NOTE: This position does not qualify for Visa or perm residency processing.

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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