Research Assistant II/III - Immunobiology - Divanovic Lab
Job Responsibilities
- Perform experiments and record data
- Follow established research protocols
- Understand and apply scientific principles
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments
- Analyze data and perform statistical and graphical analysis
- Design and execute daily laboratory experiments
- Assists in training post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel
- Capable of directing an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures
- Maintains an active role in laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications
- Contributes material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts
- Able to orally present data in group presentations
- Research and improve current methods
- Evaluate innovative techniques
- Serve as a Resource
- Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills and behaviors
- Effectively communicate with team members and contribute to their growth
- Stay abreast of changes in key systems
- Serve as a resource to the department in specific area(s)
- Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot and/or make modifications as necessary to established procedures
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment
- Maintain cell cultures
- Operate standard laboratory equipment
- Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness
- Maintains optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks
- Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
Job Qualifications
- Required for RAII: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field Required For RAIII: Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related field
- Expected Starting Range: 20.57 – 25.72/hr (RAII) 52,624-62,150.40/annually (RAIII)
About Us
The Divanovic Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is seeking a motivated and organized Research Assistant to join our team. Our group focuses on investigating the development and progression of immune/metabolic/infectious diseases using mouse models and primary human samples through multidisciplinary approaches such as molecular biology, immunology, histopathology, and animal husbandry.
We are committed to 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. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
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