Cincinnati Children's · 2 hours ago
Research Assistant II/III/IV - Infectious Diseases - Way Lab
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$20.57/hr - $33.21/hr
2+ years expCincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital focused on improving children's health. The Research Assistant in the Way Lab will support immunological research aimed at enhancing pregnancy outcomes and newborn immunity, while also addressing public health challenges.
Health Care
Responsibilities
May act as a mentor to more junior staff, serve as the contact for resolution of complex issues, provide education, guidance and work direction. May provide input and feedback to managers on hiring decisions, professional development and performance management
Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) training according to regulations. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Operate laboratory apparatus and equipment. Assists in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness. Provide appropriate oversight for all required compliance issues as requested by the Principal Investigator
Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Participate in the development of new assays and testing of new protocols. Modify existing procedures as necessary to troubleshoot or make modifications based on changes in research design
Follow and formulate both existing and new research protocols. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Analyze data, perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, and interpret results. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Assist in training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment. Contribute and write material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications
Demonstrate advanced competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors. Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills; stay abreast of changes in key systems; serve as an expert resource to the department, and/or hospital in specific area(s)
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience
Master's degree in a related field
Bachelor's degree in a related field
3 years of experience in related job discipline
Master's degree and 2 years experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
2025-12-29Grant
2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
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