Research Assistant III/IV - Research Flow Cytometry Facility

Primary location: Cincinnati, OH. Full-time position (40 hours/week) within the Research Flow Cytometry Facility, a centralized shared resource supporting state-of-the-art flow cytometry instrumentation, cell sorting, training, and technical support for the research community.

About the role

We are seeking a Research Assistant with hands-on experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting to support facility operations and advance cutting-edge biomedical research. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with diverse research teams, and demonstrate strong organizational and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and record data:
  • Follow established research protocols and understand the scientific principles involved.
  • Apply principles to troubleshoot and modify procedures and techniques when appropriate.
  • 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:
  • Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques.
  • Bring in new techniques or modify existing 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).
• Lab administration:
  • Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
  • Modify established procedures as necessary.
  • Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain cell cultures.
  • Operate standard laboratory equipment.
  • Assist in daily operations of the laboratory, including answering phones, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.
  • Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks.
  • Provide appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.).
• Customer service:
  • 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

Expected starting range:

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

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.

Cincinnati Children's is recognized as:

• A top 10 best Children's Hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for more than 15 years.
• Among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
• One of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
• One of America’s Most Innovative Companies (Fortune).
• A Leading Disability Employer (National Organization on Disability).
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

We embrace innovation and support the responsible use of artificial intelligence to empower our teams, improve outcomes, and create a stronger future.