Oncology Research Assistant II: Lab Data & Training

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; River (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Burnet Campus Oncology Department for a full‑time role. You will perform experiments, record data, and support routine lab operations under supervision, contributing to high‑quality cancer research.<\/p>

Responsibilities include training students, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and handling lab administration and safety checks. Starting pay is $20.57–$25.72 per hour, with potential pay differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource – demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors; effectively communicate with team members; 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; design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel; reproduce and evaluate techniques and results for accuracy; apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Assist 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 meet them; communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Lab Administration – troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment; reproduce and evaluate techniques and results for accuracy; maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment; maintain cell cultures; operate standard laboratory equipment; use and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately; respond to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment; assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness; provide appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.).

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Burnet Campus Oncology Department for a full‑time role. You will perform experiments, record data, and support routine lab operations under supervision, contributing to high‑quality cancer research.<\/p>

Responsibilities include training students, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and handling lab administration and safety checks. Starting pay is $20.57–$25.72 per hour, with potential pay differentials.