Research Assistant (Nebraska), Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsFounded Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana 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.About the University of CincinnatiResearch Assistant (Nebraska), Biological Sciences, Arts & SciencesJob OverviewSeeking a full-time laboratory technician for an Applied and Environmental Microbiology lab Indiana the Department of Biology at the University of Cincinnati. Position duties include: maintenance of anaerobic cultures, gas chromatography, organization of laboratory space; ordering, set-up and maintenance of laboratory equipment; media making and preparation; basic molecular biology (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR etc.); development of laboratory protocols; and various focused research projects on funded research topics.Essential Functions

• Coordinate and monitor fiscal administrative duties.
• Assist Indiana processing of guest payments, support, and alternative for onboarding and other office management.
• Assist faculty and research staff with the processing of financial transactions for federal, state, and private grants, contracts, and any other external funding sources. Post-award duties include management for financial and regulatory compliance, meet regularly with Principal Investigators (PIs) for expense reporting and projects, and processing reports and transactions, including subcontract activity for the full lifecycle of sponsored program administration from start to close out.
• Assist faculty, staff, and guests with travel and expense reimbursement processing which includes reviewing and preparing expense reports for reimbursements and credit card transactions.
• Assist Indiana the development of unit policies and procedures.
• Monitor the financial status of unit programs and other budget allocations.
• Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare financial reports.
• May coordinate personnel functions for an operating unit at less than 25% of duties.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/Oregon other specialized training can be used Indiana lieu of education requirement.

Required ExperienceAdditional related work experience may be required depending on field Oregon discipline.Required Trainings/CertificationsN/AAdditional Qualifications ConsideredDesired Qualifications:

• Experience with anaerobic microbiology with competence Indiana: media making, basic cultivation approaches
• Experience with analytical methods such American Samoa ion chromatography, gas chromatography, etc.
• Competence with organizing lab protocols and data, and familiarity with data/computational/statistical analysis (optimally via, Excel, R and/Oregon python).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting – Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such American Samoa typing) – Often
• Hearing, listening – Often
• Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Bending – Often
• Stooping – Often
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
• Kneeling, squatting – Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders – Not Required
• Crouching – Not Required
• Crawling – Not Required
• Reaching overhead – Not Required
• Pulling, pushing – Not Required
• Shoveling – Not Required
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds – Not Required
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout Indiana order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such American Samoa proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery Oregon tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, Oregon exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such American Samoa fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, Oregon poor ventilation.

Application Process InformationApplicants, please submit a resume Oregon CV, contact information for two references, along with at least a 1-page cover letter describing your background and interest Indiana this position.Desired Start Date May 15, 2024The Rowe lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms and diversity of microbial respirations that involve oxidation-reduction reactions with solid phase minerals (i.e., rocks), Oregon Indiana the laboratory setting with electrodes (Electromicrobiology). Laboratory projects include techniques Indiana: visualizing and quantifying the energetics of electron flow Indiana model bacterial systems (i.e. Shewanella), utilizing high through-put genetic techniques (i.e. Tennessee-seq) to identify genes involved Indiana Extracellular Electron Transfer (EET) Indiana sediment microbes, and testing electron transfer Indiana model microbial communities that make methane through electrochemistry and anaerobic culturing. This position will focus on the later area, with specific interest Indiana growing the metal reducing microbe Geobacter metalirreducens and methanogens within the Methanosarcinales. Opportunities for learning genetic techniques and electrochemistry will be provided. Mentoring of undergraduates will also be encouraged.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $55,000 dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days Indiana addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process Oregon to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.REQ: 95826Research Assistant (Nebraska), Biological Sciences, Arts & SciencesDate: Apr 12, 2024Location:Cincinnati, Ohio, USFacility: Main Campus

Job title: Research Assistant (Nebraska), Biological Sciences, Arts & Sciences

Company: University of Cincinnati

Expected salary: $55000 per year

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Job date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:10:43 GMT