Part-Time Research Assistant: Hematology/Oncology Lab

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) seeks a part-time Research Assistant in the Division of Hematology & Oncology, onsite in Cincinnati. The position supports Dr.

Sarah Skuli’s Lab focusing on TP53-mutant MDS/AML biology, metabolism, and tumor microenvironment interactions. The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years lab experience, mammalian cell culture, molecular assays, flow cytometry, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct basic laboratory experience.
• Wet-lab techniques including mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays (DNA/RNA/protein extraction/quantification, PCR, qPCR, western blotting, cloning/bacterial transformation).
• Flow cytometry, colorimetric/fluorometric assays, and basic data analysis (Excel/GraphPad).

Responsibilities

• Follow established research protocols to perform experiments in the lab.
• Design laboratory experiments in coordination with senior personnel and troubleshoot protocols as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Interpret data and assist in judging validity; may perform statistical/graphical analysis.
• Operate and troubleshoot standard laboratory equipment and ensure quality checks.
• Assist in training staff and maintaining lab inventory and organization.
• Contribute to meetings, publications, and presentations.
• Support mouse-based in vivo experiments and animal husbandry as needed.

Skills

Lab experience

Cell culture

PCR/qPCR

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Western blotting

PCR/qPCR

Cloning

Bacterial transformation

Job description

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) seeks a part-time Research Assistant in the Division of Hematology & Oncology, onsite in Cincinnati. The position supports Dr.

Sarah Skuli’s Lab focusing on TP53-mutant MDS/AML biology, metabolism, and tumor microenvironment interactions. The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree with 1+ years lab experience, mammalian cell culture, molecular assays, flow cytometry, and data analysis.