Junior Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times 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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide 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 stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.Job OverviewPlan, perform, evaluate, and coordinate research on electrochemical biosensors. The biosensors are based on electrochemical aptamers. The biosensors are being developed to create continuous molecular monitoring devices similar to wearable glucose monitors but for measuring other chronic disease analytes beyond glucose. While the work is performed at the University of Cincinnati, it involves collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, and several commercial partners in the diagnostic devices industry.Essential Functions• Fabricate, test, and analyze data related to electrochemical aptamer sensors.• Develop process windows for sensor fabrication to create maximum sensor reproducibility (precision and accuracy).• Assist with the coordination of laboratory projects.• Summarize test results; respond to concrete project/study questions.• Assist with or may work independently on whole projects/problems. Contribute effectively to the collective team effort.• Analyze research results.• Organize data search and analysis procedures.• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.• Perform related duties based on laboratory needs.• This job description can be changed at any time.Required Education• Bachelor’s Degree.• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.Required ExperienceSignificant bench chemistry experience.Additional Qualifications ConsideredExperience in electrochemistry.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 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 https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.REQ: 97758SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE