Research Assistant III/IV/Senior - Infectious Diseases - Spearman Lab
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
Propose and design projects for rotating graduate and undergraduate laboratory students. Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and laboratory personnel and others on procedures performed in the laboratory and in laboratory techniques. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications. Present information on research and laboratory work to others at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Set up and maintain laboratory website.·Leadership
May act as a mentor to more junior staff, serve as the contact for resolution of complex issues, provide education, guidance and work direction. May provide input and feedback to managers on hiring decisions, professional development and performance management.·Design & Perform experiments and record data
Follow research protocols. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently used. Answer scientific questions posed by supervisory faculty. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyze data, perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, and interpret results. Author material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts·Develop, set up and verify new procedures
Innovate and adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Standardize and establish new published procedures. Evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new assays and new protocols; design formats. Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with primary investigator and provide useful recommendations and analysis. Develops new & critical technology for the laboratory's progress.·Lab Administration
Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Maintain and repair equipment; monitor proper use by personnel. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment; order supplies from vendors and storeroom. Maintain stocks of chemicals and solutions. Purchase and ensure proper handling and care of laboratory animals. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies. Provides appropriate compliance checks as assigned and may be responsible for all internal laboratory record keeping with respect to compliance.QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCERequired for RAIII:·Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related fieldRequired for RAIV:· Bachelor's degree in a related field· 3 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master's degree and 2 years experienceRequired for SRA:·Bachelor's degree in a related field· 7 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master's degree and 6 years experienceCincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).