iPSC & Organoid Research Assistant

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tornabene Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a motivated Research Assistant II or III to join an innovative program using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and organoid models to advance gene-based therapies.

The role emphasizes strong cell-culture experience—particularly with stem cells or organoids—to contribute to projects involving gene delivery through transfection and viral vectors, while expanding skills in PCR, electrophoresis, and Western blotting.

Qualifications

• RAII: High school diploma and 2 years of related experience.
• RAIII: Bachelor's degree in related field plus 1 year related experience or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and record data; follow protocols and troubleshoot as needed.
• Analyze data and perform statistical/graphical analyses.
• Train junior staff and undergraduates in lab techniques.
• Maintain lab equipment, inventory, and cell cultures.
• Contribute to reports, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Cell culture (stem cells)

Molecular biology

PCR

Western blotting

Electrophoresis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Transfection

Viral vectors

Organoid culture

Job description

The Tornabene Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a motivated Research Assistant II or III to join an innovative program using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and organoid models to advance gene-based therapies.

The role emphasizes strong cell-culture experience—particularly with stem cells or organoids—to contribute to projects involving gene delivery through transfection and viral vectors, while expanding skills in PCR, electrophoresis, and Western blotting.