Associate Staff Scientist Manager

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist for the GENESIS Cell & Gene Therapy Program. This role involves conducting advanced scientific research, managing program operations, and leading junior laboratory personnel.

Qualified candidates will have a PhD in biomedical sciences, excellent communication skills, and at least 3 years of experience in cell and gene therapy. The position offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience in cell and/or gene therapy, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Ability to present scientific and operational content to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments.
• Track and document program milestones.
• Draft and edit scientific reports and journal articles.

Skills

Cell and molecular biology techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Research design and execution

Education

PhD in a relevant biomedical science discipline

Job description

Associate Staff Scientist – GENESIS Cell & Gene Therapy Program

This role sits at the intersection of scientific execution and program operations. The Associate Staff Scientist serves as a scientific and operational anchor for the GENESIS Cell & Gene Therapy program – advancing hands‑on research within selected programs while ensuring the initiative's milestones, meetings, and documentation infrastructure function at the highest level. The successful candidate brings in-depth conceptual and applied expertise in cell and gene therapy research, with proficiency in cell and molecular biology techniques and platforms. Familiarity with virtual protocol and results documentation systems is preferred. This individual executes complex tasks with minimal supervision, coordinates cross-functional activities, and contributes meaningfully to the scientific and operational progress of multiple C&GT programs simultaneously.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct Research –

• Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments; apply and critically evaluate scientific protocols; independently develop and refine methods appropriate to C&GT research goals.
• Develop new assays and protocols relevant to cell and gene therapy programs: design experimental formats, standardize procedures, and validate new techniques within the GENESIS portfolio.
• Synthesize experimental findings and present actionable insights and recommendations to program leadership and the Steering Committee.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and reproducible records of all laboratory work in compliance with institutional standards and IND‑stage documentation requirements.

Program Operations & Scientific Infrastructure –

• Track and document program milestones against independently verified go/no‑go criteria; prepare progress summaries and flag risks for Steering Committee review.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities across GENESIS C&GT programs.
• Manage the C&GT seminar series, program meetings, and other engagements; maintain meeting records and action items.
• Support LOI and application review logistics during competitive program selection cycles.
• Maintain an active role in C&GT program presentations, publications, and communications.
• Train and supervise junior laboratory personnel as programs require; serve as a scientific resource across the initiative.

Publish –

• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, journal articles, abstracts, and program updates.
• Present research at local, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Contribute to regulatory documents and IND‑supporting materials as programs advance toward clinical translation.

Leadership –

• Serve as a consistent scientific and operational presence across multiple GENESIS programs, building trusted working relationships with faculty investigators, research scientists, and external collaborators.
• Act as a primary day‑to‑day point of contact for program questions; elevate strategic issues to the program Director.
• Mentor junior staff; provide education, guidance, and work direction; contribute input on professional development and performance as appropriate.
• Model the collaborative, milestone‑driven culture that the program is designed to advance.

Job Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant biomedical science discipline.
• 3+ years of post‑doctoral or equivalent research experience in cell and/or gene therapy, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present scientific and operational content to diverse audiences.

Primary Location: T

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Department: Pediatrics / CCRF Admin

Employee Status: Regular

FTE: 1

Weekly Hours: 40

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability