Junior Research Associate - Electrochemical Aptamer Sensors

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Real work-life balance with time-off

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Junior Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering to plan, perform, evaluate, and coordinate research on electrochemical biosensors based on aptamers. Work will involve collaboration with several commercial partners in the diagnostic devices industry.

The position is onsite in the Novel Devices Lab within Biomedical Engineering, focusing on developing continuous molecular monitoring devices for chronic disease analytes beyond glucose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Four years of relevant work experience and/or related training can substitute the education requirement.
• Significant bench chemistry experience.
• Experience in electrochemistry.
• Experience in microfabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, test, and analyze data related to electrochemical aptamer sensors.
• Perform aptamer SELEX processes (the method used to find new aptamers).
• 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 and laboratory upkeep.
• Analyze research results.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.
• This job description can be changed at any time.

Skills

bench chemistry

electrochemistry

microfabrication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Four years of relevant work experience in lieu of education

Job description

University of Cincinnati is seeking a Junior Research Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering to plan, perform, evaluate, and coordinate research on electrochemical biosensors based on aptamers. Work will involve collaboration with several commercial partners in the diagnostic devices industry.

The position is onsite in the Novel Devices Lab within Biomedical Engineering, focusing on developing continuous molecular monitoring devices for chronic disease analytes beyond glucose.