Research Assistant III/IV - Bio-Imaging & Analysis Facility

Primary location: Cincinnati, OH. Department: Bio-Imaging and Analysis. Full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week.

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)
• Named one of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune
• 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)
• Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families

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

• Perform experiments and record data following established research protocols
• Understand and apply scientific principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques
• 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
• Apply standard protocols to specific experiments
• Assist in training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment
• Direct undergraduate trainees in simple, well-established procedures
• Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications
• Contribute material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts
• Orally present data in group presentations
• Research and improve current methods by utilizing internal and external resources to evaluate, reproduce, and modify techniques
• Evaluate innovative techniques
• Serve as a resource by demonstrating competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to their growth by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills
• Stay abreast of changes in key systems
• Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment
• Maintain cell cultures and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Assist in daily operations of the laboratory, including answering phones, maintaining supplies, organization, and cleanliness
• Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks
• Provide appropriate safety monitoring checks (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
• Maintain and 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 meet them
• Communicate relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders

Qualifications

For RAIII:

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

For RAIV:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 3 years of experience in related job discipline
• OR Master's degree and 2 years of experience

Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Microscopy
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer skills

Pay

Expected starting salary range:

• RAIII: $52,624 - $62,150.40
• RAIV: $56,846.40 - $72,488