Research Assistant, Cancer Biology, Zhang Lab, College of MedicineCurrent 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 over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 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, global 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.Job OverviewAs one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine 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.A Research Assistant position is available in the lab of Dr. Xiaoting Zhang in the Department of Cancer Biology, College of Medicine. The incumbent will assist with the coordination of laboratory projects or research studies in breast cancer treatment resistance and the development of RNA nanotherapeutics (https://med.uc.edu/zhanglab), makes independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.Essential FunctionsPerform experiments and records data according to research protocols.Interpret data and perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.May assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.Required EducationBachelor's Degree.Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.Required ExperienceAdditional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.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 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 in 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.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).To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .The University of Cincinnati, as a mu