Research Assistant II/III - Immunobiology - Jordan Lab

About the role

Primary Location: Department Immunobiology, Cincinnati Children's (United States of America). Shift: Day. Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (FTE 1). Employee Status: Regular. Join the Jordan Lab at Cincinnati Children's, where the team advances understanding and treatment of rare and life‑threatening immune disorders, focusing on hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), immune dysregulation, and inflammatory diseases through basic science discovery, biomarker development, and evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments following established protocols, understand scientific principles, apply them to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• 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 in coordination with senior personnel.
• Apply standard protocols to specific experiments.
• Assist in training post‑doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in techniques and equipment; capable of directing undergraduate trainees in simple procedures.
• Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications; contribute material for reports, journal articles, and abstracts; able to orally present data in group presentations.
• Research and improve current methods: utilize internal/external resources to reproduce, evaluate, and bring in new techniques or modify existing ones.
• Serve as a resource: demonstrate competence, communicate effectively, share knowledge, stay abreast of changes, and support the department in specific areas.
• Lab administration: troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or equipment problems; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; maintain cell cultures; operate standard laboratory equipment; assist with daily operations (phone, supplies, organization, cleanliness); conduct regular quality checks for protocol and assay accuracy; perform assigned safety monitoring (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.).
• Customer service: maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders; respond quickly to requests; understand and meet needs; communicate relevant information.

Requirements

• 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.
• RAIII: Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related field.

Skills

• Laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
• Data collection, statistical and graphical analysis.
• Protocol development and troubleshooting.
• Training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Record keeping and documentation.
• Inventory management and cell culture maintenance.
• Quality control and safety monitoring (biosafety, radiation safety).
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Pay

Expected Starting Range: $20.57/hr – $25.72/hr (RAII) which corresponds to $52,624 – $62,150.40 annually (RAIII).

Schedule

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week (FTE 1), Day shift, Regular employee status.