Research Assistant I or II - Neurology - Dr. Tiwari Lab

Cincinnati Children's•Cincinnati, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 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). Perform Laboratory Procedures - Prepare media, reagents, and solutions. Perform procedures and experiments as instructed by senior laboratory personnel. Maintain mouse colony (organize and breed). Take ear and tail biopsies of mice for genotype analysis. Collect samples as instructed; deliver or process samples. Perform DNA purification and PCR techniques for genotype analysis. Analyze transgenic DNA using Southern blotting. Perform computer data entry and maintain records. Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records and appropriate computer databases. Obtain accurate and reproducible results when using established techniques. 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. Lab Administration - Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies. Maintain lab supplies of autoclaved items. Assist in answering and directing incoming telephone calls; take and relay messages. Use and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately. Provide appropriate safety monitoring checks for assigned laboratory (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.) as specifically instructed. Assist in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment. JOB QUALIFICATIONS RA I High school diploma or equivalent No directly related experience JOB QUALIFICATIONS RA II High school diploma or equivalent 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience May require an Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent Primary Location Location R Schedule Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Neurology Employee Status Regular FTE 0.5 Weekly Hours 20 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. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: 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), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work 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) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation? Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email [email protected]. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, email [email protected].

Requirements

RA I High school diploma or equivalent No directly related experience
RA II High school diploma or equivalent 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
May require an Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent

Responsibilities

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).
Prepare media, reagents, and solutions.
Perform procedures and experiments as instructed by senior laboratory personnel.
Maintain mouse colony (organize and breed).
Take ear and tail biopsies of mice for genotype analysis.
Collect samples as instructed; deliver or process samples.
Perform DNA purification and PCR techniques for genotype analysis.
Analyze transgenic DNA using Southern blotting.
Perform computer data entry and maintain records.
Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records and appropriate computer databases.
Obtain accurate and reproducible results when using established techniques.
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.
Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Maintain lab supplies of autoclaved items.
Assist in answering and directing incoming telephone calls; take and relay messages.
Use and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
Provide appropriate safety monitoring checks for assigned laboratory (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.) as specifically instructed.
Assist in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.