Research Associate III - Muscle Biology & Delivery

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Millay Lab in the Division of Molecular and Cardiovascular Biology at Cincinnati Children's is seeking an innovative scientist to join a collaborative team investigating skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and novel delivery strategies for gene and drug therapies.

Our work spans muscle stem cell biology, membrane fusion, aging, muscular dystrophy, and the development of advanced delivery vehicles for skeletal muscle therapies.

Qualifications

• 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 and troubleshoot when needed.
• Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior personnel in lab techniques.
• Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior personnel.
• Assist in lab meetings, presentations, and publications; contribute to reports and abstracts.
• Maintain inventory and cell cultures; ensure safety and quality checks.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Training others

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Lentiviral vectors

Extracellular vesicles (EVs)

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)

Job description

The Millay Lab in the Division of Molecular and Cardiovascular Biology at Cincinnati Children's is seeking an innovative scientist to join a collaborative team investigating skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and novel delivery strategies for gene and drug therapies.

Our work spans muscle stem cell biology, membrane fusion, aging, muscular dystrophy, and the development of advanced delivery vehicles for skeletal muscle therapies.