Associate Staff scientist (Boscolo) Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology

About the Role

The laboratory of Dr. Elisa Boscolo is seeking a motivated Staff Scientist to join her productive team immediately.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; apply standard scientific/research protocols to experiments, research, and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Design and perform experiments, record data, and independently reproduce, evaluate, and improve techniques currently used.
• Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Develop, set up, and verify new procedures in the laboratory; standardize and establish new published procedures and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Develop new assays and protocols; design formats.
• Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with the Director and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
• 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.
• Demonstrate performance at work, consistency in carrying out instructions, accuracy, attention to detail, achieving expected results, and continuous improvement.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts.
• Present at local, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Train and supervise the work of other laboratory personnel as appropriate.
• 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.
• Demonstrate attendance and punctuality, ability to work independently, and display initiative and dedication.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• PhD
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) and America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune.
• Consistently certified as a great place to work.
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

We embrace innovation together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift
• 40 weekly hours
• FTE: 1

Location: Burnet, TX