Research Assistant, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery Current 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 more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 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, 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 tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery Neurotrauma Laboratory, is seeking an entry level research assistant with a science background in neuroscience. The incumbent will participate in bench science research projects in the area of traumatic brain injury and spreading depolarizations. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the laboratory located in the Medical Sciences Building. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. Essential Functions Perform experiments and record data according to research protocols. Interpret data and assist in judging validity of data. May perform statistical and graphical analysis of data. May assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry. Apply research principals for less complex assignments. Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures. Maintain regulatory documentation. Assist with preparing IACUC submissions. Liaison with laboratory staff, university departments, ancillary departments, and research collaborators Synthesize experimental findings by writing presentations and manuscripts Disseminate laboratory findings at conferences and in publications Perform related duties based on laboratoryneed. 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 Experience Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline. 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 Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Kneeling, squatting - Seldom 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 w