Research Assistant III - Infectious Diseases - Bernstein Lab

Job Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and record data
• Follow established research protocols
• Understand and apply scientific principles 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 laboratory personnel
• Assists in training post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment
• 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
• Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques
• 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 by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills
• 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.)
• Customer Service
• Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders
• Respond to requests quickly and effectively
• Identify and understand customer needs and expectations and meets them
• Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline OR Master's degree in a related field

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.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability