Research Asst II /III - CuSTOM Program

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,337 - 35,431; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a full-time Laboratory Support role at the Burnet Campus, with a 40-hour work week. The position emphasizes performing experiments, recording data, and providing excellent customer service while maintaining lab safety and operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of related experience; an associate degree or vocational training may be required. The role reports to the CuSTOM Program and offers day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Resource - demonstrate competence in knowledge, skills and behaviors; communicate with team members and share knowledge to support growth; stay updated on key systems.
• Perform experiments and record data - follow research protocol; maintain accurate records; analyze data; design and execute daily lab experiments; reproduce and evaluate techniques.
• Customer Service - maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders; respond to requests quickly; understand and meet needs; relay relevant information to others.
• Lab Administration - troubleshoot equipment, maintain inventory, operate standard lab equipment, ensure safety checks, and assist in daily operations of the lab.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent

Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent

Job description

Job 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. Stay abreast of changes in key systems. Serve as a resource to the department in specific area(s).
• 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. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques. Assists in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
• 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.).

Job Qualifications

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

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

CuSTOM Program

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Expected Starting Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $20.57 - $25.72

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. EEO/Veteran/Disability