Job Description

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Founded 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.

About UC Blue Ash

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio.  The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students.  We value excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals, whether the goal is to enter a career or to continue education.  The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College invites applications for the Laboratory Associate position in the Biology Department. This position will report to the Biology Department Lab Manager. This is a full-time position.

The biology laboratory associate assists in setting up laboratories for courses in Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, freshman and sophomore majors-level Biology, and Biology for Allied Health. This full-time, year-round position will provide support materials and activities for the teaching needs of approximately 70 laboratory sections during the fall semester, 40 sections in the spring, and 10 sections in the summer. Under the supervision of the lab manager, this position helps to ensure that equipment and supplies for teaching laboratories and research labs are maintained. 

The ability to work some irregular hours, including occasional late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours may be needed.  The selected candidate will have a commitment to student learning at an open-access college. This position requires proficiency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students in a fast-paced environment. This position is not eligible for visa or green card sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, train, assist students using laboratory facilities. Demonstrate care and correct use of equipment.
• Prepare all media, reagents, and materials necessary for the laboratory courses.
• Maintain bacterial cultures used in labs.
• Test materials or procedures when necessary or requested.
• Set up and take down all materials and equipment for experiments.
• Set of various lab courses, provide support materials and activities for multiple teaching and research labs, and monitor all activities within designated laboratories.
• Under supervisor of the lab manager, maintain all laboratory equipment, including ordering of supplies; perform basic maintenance on equipment, or schedule professional repair. Communicate the condition of existing equipment to management.
• Assist faculty on project feasibility and design.
• Follow all health and safety practices and procedures related to the operation of the labs and stay up to date on training as needed.
• Act as liaison with local industry regarding specifications and availability of new and used laboratory equipment.
• Recommend space and equipment assignments as requested and resolve any conflicts for space and equipment.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Associate?s degree in a biological science (for example, Microbiology, Biology, Health Sciences, Neuroscience, or Physiology) or a related scientific or healthcare field
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in an academic or industry laboratory environment in the field of biology and/or chemistry
• Some of this experience should be in the field of Microbiology
• Candidate should have experience in aseptic technique, PCR, Western blot, gel electrophoresis, maintaining bacterial cultures, preparing media, and pouring plates

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Candidates with a Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MD, or other healthcare-related degree will also be considered
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting at the college level
• Experience in the preparation and maintenance of teaching laboratories
• Experience in molecular biology

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process Information

Applicants must supply the following: 

• Cover letter that describes how you are uniquely qualified for the position.
• CV/resume

The following should be uploaded into the ?additional documents? section:

• A list of three (3) professional references and their contact information 
• A copy of the unofficial/official transcripts of your terminal degree 

Compensation and Benefits

UC 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 is $20 per hour, 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.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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