Pediatric Liver Cancer & Organoid Research Assistant

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER; Orleans (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Bondoc Laboratory's work on pediatric liver cancer, liver development, stem cell biology, and organoid models. You will perform complex experiments, support animal studies, analyze data, and collaborate on publications.

The role involves mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays, histology, and in vivo work. A Bachelor’s or Master’s with experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, troubleshoot, and optimize laboratory experiments.
• Execute and adapt research protocols to meet project objectives.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and other research activities.
• Maintain research mouse colonies.
• Perform animal handling, monitoring, tissue collection, and surgical procedures.
• Support in vivo studies and data collection.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Troubleshoot technical and equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, safety, biosafety, and animal care requirements.
• Train and mentor students, trainees, and junior staff.
• Serve as a technical resource within the laboratory.
• Contribute to a collaborative and productive research environment.

Skills

Human iPSC culture

Organoid culture systems

Mammalian cell culture

Histology and immunostaining

Confocal microscopy

qPCR and Western blotting

Mouse handling and survival surgery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience

Tools

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Bondoc Laboratory's work on pediatric liver cancer, liver development, stem cell biology, and organoid models. You will perform complex experiments, support animal studies, analyze data, and collaborate on publications.

The role involves mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays, histology, and in vivo work. A Bachelor’s or Master’s with experience is required.