Research Assistant II/III - Discover Together Biobank

Join the Discover Together Biobank team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and contribute to groundbreaking pediatric research. Our CAP-accredited biobank serves as a cornerstone for clinical and translational studies by acquiring, processing, and securely storing high-quality biospecimens and associated data. As a Research Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting research that advances diagnostics, therapies, and prevention strategies for childhood diseases. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values precision, compliance, and innovation, helping researchers unlock insights that improve health outcomes for children everywhere.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform experiments and record data - Follow research protocol. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyze data; perform statistical and graphical analysis of data. Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques. Assists in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.

• 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.

• 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. Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintain cell cultures. Operate standard laboratory equipment. Use and maintains laboratory equipment appropriately. Responds to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment. Assists in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness.. 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

 

Primary Location

Location R

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Human Genetics

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:  

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

• Competitive retirement plans  

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

• Physical and mental health wellness programs  

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Sta