Research Scientist, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

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 and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Division of Hematology and Oncology is recruiting a full-time Research Scientist, in the laboratory of Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratory (LDDL), to help conduct research in hematology. We are seeking individuals of all degrees and have a high level of competency in research but may not have an independent research program. The LDDL is in the CARE/Crawley building on University of Cincinnati's East Campus. We are a collaborative team focused on studying etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and cure of hematological malignancies.

• Document and organize research results and data according to NIH's preferred good laboratory management practices (LabArchives) and University of Cincinnati Laboratory Information Management software (UCLIMS).
• Assist with the coordination of research studies in hematology.
• Contribute to projects and studies based on evidence-based literature.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpretation of data, and validity of testing using FCS Express or relevant flow cytometry software.
• Maintain timely project goals, deadlines, and studies for contributions to publications and grant funding applications.
• Independently complete spectral flow cytometry experiments (20+ color) and associated data analysis, annotating, and organizing to extract biological and statistical knowledge.
• Apply scientific skills and knowledge to demonstrate technical capabilities of flow cytometry.
• Analyze and communicate results and data analysis from in a timely manner from flow cytometry experiments.
• Contribute to collective team effort.

PhD and/or MD required.

Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

• Molecular biology techniques:
  
  
  
  • General cell culture techniques
  • Processing human biospecimens.
  • Tissue culture and related wet lab techniques (i.e. western blotting, immune functional assays, cell viability assays).
  • Next Gen Sequencing technologies.
  • Some animal handling and tissue processing.
  
  
  
  
• Three to five years+ of in-depth knowledge of translational research laboratory practices.
• Experience with specialized software (i.e. Microsoft Suite, Labarchives, GraphPad, Endnote).