Research Assistant II - Lab Data & Support Specialist

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a daytime, full‑time lab support specialist at the Burnet Campus to assist in experimental work, data recording, and client coordination. You will help maintain records, assist senior staff, and contribute to smooth lab operations.

The role emphasizes precise data handling, equipment management, and collaboration with researchers to ensure safe and efficient laboratory practice in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent.
• May require an Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 of data. Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel.
• 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.
• Lab Administration - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain cell cultures. Operate standard laboratory equipment. Use and maintains laboratory equipment appropriately. Responds to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment. Assists in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness. Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years related work experience

Associate degree or vocational training

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a daytime, full‑time lab support specialist at the Burnet Campus to assist in experimental work, data recording, and client coordination. You will help maintain records, assist senior staff, and contribute to smooth lab operations.

The role emphasizes precise data handling, equipment management, and collaboration with researchers to ensure safe and efficient laboratory practice in a dynamic environment.