Research Assistant II - Bone Marrow Transplantation - Grimley Lab

Cincinnati Children's

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a Research Assistant II in the Bone Marrow Transplantation department, specifically within the Grimley Lab. The position involves performing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and assisting with daily lab operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors, communicate effectively with team members, and stay updated on relevant changes. This role also involves customer service aspects, maintaining strong working relationships, and responding to requests promptly. Additionally, the assistant will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment, maintaining cell cultures, and ensuring laboratory safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

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 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.
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.).