Research Associate, Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL 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 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. The Madala Lab in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to study fibrotic lung diseases using advanced biochemical methods and pre-clinical animal models. The research themes of the Madala lab are to understand novel mechanisms and druggable molecules involved in fibroblast activation, and fibrosis. The laboratory has identified several growth factors, cytokines, and transcription factors involved in fibrotic lung diseases. Essential Functions Use pre-clinical animal models and perform a variety of general techniques related to human sample preparation (fibroblasts and other lung cells), protein biochemistry, and molecular biology (plasmid and RNA isolation). Participate actively in developing and maintaining the details of new experimental procedures and protocols. Initiate and complete research studies. Participate in laboratory and scientific meetings such as annual meetings of American Thoracic Society. Write manuscripts and develop personal career development plans. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or microbiology. Academic research background in animal breeding and a wide range of molecular and cellular biology techniques, including characterization of protein-protein interactions using tissue culture, IP western, and siRNA methods. Three months of basic research laboratory experience outside of required undergraduate courses. 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 Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often 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 work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. 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 dependent o