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September 8, 2025

**Job Description**
The Natarajan Lab, located within the University of Cincinnati’s James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, is seeking a Research Assistant. The lab focuses on developing target and mechanism-specific compounds against disease-relevant targets, serving as early hits in the drug discovery pipeline. Researchers utilize cell-based assays to screen compound libraries for hit identification, followed by hit-to-lead optimization and advancement of selected lead compounds to preclinical development studies.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Cell culture experience (preferred)
• Ability to optimize experimental conditions
• Strong communication skills for group settings
• Organizational and inventory management skills

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Bachelor’s Degree (or four years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training in lieu of education)
• Chemical or Biological Sciences (preferred for Bachelor’s or Master’s)

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 1-2 years in a laboratory setting (preferably with cell culture experience)

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Experience
Experience Required: • 1-2 years in a laboratory setting (preferably with cell culture experience)
Work Level
Bachelor
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: Competitive salary based on experience Benefits: • Comprehensive Tuition Remission for employee and eligible dependents • Robust Retirement Plans (choice of state pension or Alternative Retirement Plan, with UC contributing 14-18% of salary) • Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs • Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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School / Department / Center / Lab
• James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy • Natarajan Lab
Supervisor Email
uchr@ucmail.uc.edu
University of Cincinnati (UC)
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Industry
Education
Phone
+1 513-556-6000 +1 513-556-**** Show
Location
Cincinnati