Research Asst II /III - CuSTOM Program

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; River (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a laboratory technician at the Burnet Campus. Your role will include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory records while ensuring strong communication with team members and clients.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of related experience, and possibly an Associate degree or vocational training. The position offers a full-time schedule with expected starting pay ranging from $20.57 to $25.72 annually.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
• Ability to analyze data and perform statistical analysis.
• Experience maintaining laboratory records and conducting experiments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to department and assist in training personnel.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments.
• Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results in laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Associate degree or vocational training

Tools

Standard laboratory equipment

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.
• Reproduce and evaluate techniques and results for accuracy.
• Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Assist 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 meet them. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Lab Administration - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Reproduce and evaluate techniques and results for accuracy. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain cell cultures. Operate standard laboratory equipment. Use and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately. Respond to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment. Assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness. Provide 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

Weekly Hours: 40

Expected Starting Pay Range: Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $20.57 - $25.72

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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.