Research Assistant - Molecular Cardio & Nuclear Envelope

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ikegami Lab at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to study molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular and age-related diseases. You will work on gene regulation, chromatin organization, and laminopathies using functional genomics, microscopy, stem cell differentiation, and bioinformatics in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include performing experiments, recording data, troubleshooting, training staff, and contributing to reports and

Qualifications

• RAII: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• RAIII: Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments, record data, and follow established protocols with accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and modify procedures; maintain detailed lab records and analyze data.
• Train junior personnel and undergraduates; present data in group settings.
• Assist in lab administration, safety checks, and inventory management.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Record keeping

Data analysis

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microscopy

Cell culture

Statistical software (R/GraphPad)

Job description

The Ikegami Lab at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant to study molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular and age-related diseases. You will work on gene regulation, chromatin organization, and laminopathies using functional genomics, microscopy, stem cell differentiation, and bioinformatics in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include performing experiments, recording data, troubleshooting, training staff, and contributing to reports and