Research Assistant II/III - Immunobiology - Jordan Lab

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Jordan Lab at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, to advance understanding and treatment of rare immune disorders in children. This role bridges laboratory research and clinical impact, with translational work on HLH, immune dysregulation, and inflammatory diseases, including biomarker development and novel therapies.

The Research Assistant will perform experiments, record data, analyze results, design daily lab work with senior staff, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Required for RAII: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Required for RAIII: Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and record data - Follow established research protocols.
• Understand the scientific principles involved in the research.
• Apply those principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel.
• Apply standard protocols to specific experiments.
• Assist in training post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Capable of directing an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures.
• Maintains an active role in laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications.
• Contributes material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts.
• Able to orally present data in group presentations.
• Research and improve current methods - Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques, bring in new techniques or modify existing techniques.
• Evaluate innovative techniques
• Serve as a Resource - Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors.
• Effectively communicate with team members and 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).
• Lab Administration -Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
• troubleshoot and/or make modifications as necessary to established procedures.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cell cultures.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
• Maintains optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks.
• Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
• 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 meets them.
• Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary LocationLocation SDepartmentImmunobiologyShiftDay (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegularJoin the Jordan Lab at Cincinnati Children's, where our team is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of rare and life-threatening immune disorders. The lab conducts innovative translational research focused on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), immune dysregulation, and inflammatory diseases. Our work spans basic science discovery, biomarker development, and the evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches with the goal of improving outcomes for children and families affected by these complex conditions. As a Research Assistant, you will become part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment that bridges laboratory research and clinical impact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform experiments and record data - Follow established research protocols.
• Understand the scientific principles involved in the research.
• Apply those principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Analyze data and perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel.
• Apply standard protocols to specific experiments.
• Assists in training post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Capable of directing an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures.
• Maintains an active role in laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications.
• Contributes material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts.
• Able to orally present data in group presentations.
• Research and improve current methods - Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques, bring in new techniques or modify existing techniques.
• Evaluate innovative techniques
• Serve as a Resource - Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors.
• Effectively communicate with team members and 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).
• Lab Administration -Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
• troubleshoot and/or make modifications as necessary to established procedures.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintain cell cultures.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
• Maintains optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks.
• Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
• 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 meets them.
• Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Required for RAII:High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline ORPreferred:Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Required for RAIII:Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related field

Expected Starting Range: 20.57/hr - 25.72/hr (RAII) 52,624 - 62,150.40 (RAIII)

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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.

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