Associate Staff Scientist (Warmflash) Endometrial biology

Primary location: Cincinnati, OH (Department of Developmental Biology). Temporary, full-time position (32 hours/week, 0.8 FTE) on a day shift.

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.

• 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
• Certified as a great place to work and a Leading Disability Employer
• 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 tools that help us work smarter and care better, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Research:
  • Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; apply standard scientific/research protocols
  • Design and perform experiments, record data, and reproduce, evaluate, and improve techniques
  • Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments
  • Develop, set up, and verify new procedures; standardize and establish new published procedures
  • Evaluate innovative techniques and develop new assays and protocols
  • Discuss 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 through regular quality and reproducibility checks
  • Demonstrate performance consistency, accuracy, attention to detail, and continuous improvement
• Publish:
  • Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts
  • Present at local, national, and international scientific meetings
• Teamwork:
  • Train and supervise the work of other laboratory personnel as appropriate
  • Play an integral role in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications
  • Present research and laboratory work at meetings, journal clubs, and seminars
  • Demonstrate attendance, punctuality, ability to work independently, initiative, and dedication
• Financial Management:
  • Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budgets
  • Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests
  • Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding and resolve discrepancies
• Leadership:
  • Act as a mentor to junior staff and serve as a contact for resolving complex issues
  • Provide education, guidance, and work direction
  • Provide input and feedback on hiring decisions, professional development, and performance management

Requirements

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