Research Assistant – Metabolic Disease & RNA Lab

Cincinnati Children's; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nakamura Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Research Assistant to support innovative research on obesity and metabolic diseases. The role involves executing experiments with mouse and cell culture models, recording data, and collaborating on publications.

You will contribute to protocol development, assist in training junior staff, and help maintain laboratory operations. This position offers a full-time schedule in a dynamic academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

• Required for RAII: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR 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
• Required for RAIV: Bachelor’s degree in a related field· 3 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master’s degree and 2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments and record data
• Leadership and mentoring of junior staff
• Lab administration and equipment maintenance
• Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the lab
• Serve as a resource to the department and hospital

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

The Nakamura Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Research Assistant to support innovative research on obesity and metabolic diseases. The role involves executing experiments with mouse and cell culture models, recording data, and collaborating on publications.

You will contribute to protocol development, assist in training junior staff, and help maintain laboratory operations. This position offers a full-time schedule in a dynamic academic medical center setting.