Research Associate, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to join their team in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences. This full-time position involves coordinating research studies, analyzing data, and contributing independently to projects in molecular epidemiology. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful research related to lung cancer and environmental health. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a difference in public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences is required.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and research coordination are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating research studies in epidemiology.
• Perform statistical analysis and interpret research data.
• Contribute independently to projects based on experience.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Research coordination

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences

Job description

Research Associate, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to nearly 48,000 students, about 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As 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 full time Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Susan Pinney, PhD in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will assist with the coordination of laboratory projects and research studies for molecular epidemiology. Dr. Pinney’s lab is focused on the genetic epidemiology of lung cancer, environmental factors that influence the age at pubertal milestones, and health effects of uranium exposure. This position can make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the coordination of research studies in epidemiology.
• Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.
• Solve problems using combined research knowledge.
• Independently works on whole projects/problems.
• Contribute to the collective team effort.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• Analyze research results.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Assist in the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Accomplish assigned results for project/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.
• Serve as a seasoned level researcher.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.