Cincinnati Children's→
Research Assistant II/III - Human Genetics… at Cincinnati… · Burnet…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeBurnet Campus$43k–$53k/yr
Skills
laboratory techniquesdata analysisstatistical analysisgraphical data analysislaboratory equipment operationcell culture maintenanceresearch protocol compliancelaboratory inventory managementradiation safetybiosafety
Job Description
Summary: Cincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital recognized for its commitment to improving children's health through innovative research and care. They are seeking a Research Assistant II/III for the Human Genetics Lab to perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and support the team in various administrative and customer service tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Resource - Demonstrate 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 a resource to the department in specific area(s)
- Perform experiments and record data - Follow research protocol. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyze data; perform statistical and graphical analysis of data. Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques. Assists in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment operation
- Customer Service - Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meets them. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders
- Lab Administration - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain cell cultures. Operate standard laboratory equipment. Use and maintains laboratory equipment appropriately. Responds to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment. Assists in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.. Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline for RAII
- Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience for RAIII
- Master's degree in a related field for RAIII
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
Required Skills: Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Graphical Data Analysis, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Cell Culture Maintenance, Research Protocol Compliance, Laboratory Inventory Management, Radiation Safety, Biosafety