Lead Translational Scientist – Ophthalmology & Genomics

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking a Staff Scientist to advance translational research in neovascular eye disease, focusing on retinopathy of prematurity. The role emphasizes multi-omic approaches using human tissues, plus murine models for mechanism validation.

The ideal candidate will lead experimental design across human, animal, and in vitro systems, analyze multi-omic datasets, and contribute to grant and manuscript preparation in a

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Expertise in molecular biology and genomics.
• Experience with multi-omic data analysis and translational research.
• Ability to design and manage experiments across human, animal, and in vitro systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and record laboratory experiments; maintain detailed records and optimize protocols.
• Publish scientific reports, papers, and abstracts; present at meetings.
• Train and supervise junior staff and participate in lab meetings and seminars.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitor expenditures and manage resources.
• Mentor others and contribute to hiring decisions and professional development.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Experimental design

Collaborative research

Education

PhD

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking a Staff Scientist to advance translational research in neovascular eye disease, focusing on retinopathy of prematurity. The role emphasizes multi-omic approaches using human tissues, plus murine models for mechanism validation.

The ideal candidate will lead experimental design across human, animal, and in vitro systems, analyze multi-omic datasets, and contribute to grant and manuscript preparation in a