Research Assistant II/III - Immunology - Alenghat Lab
About The Position
The Alenghat Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our dynamic team investigating epithelial and immune cell homeostasis in the context of intestinal health and disease. Our research focuses on uncovering molecular mechanisms—including epigenomic pathways—that regulate host-microbiota interactions and influence innate immunity and chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience in immunology and mouse models, including transgenic techniques and flow cytometry, to support our efforts in advancing translational insights into intestinal immune regulation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline (for RAII)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience (for RAIII)
- Master's degree in a related field (for RAIII)
- Hands-on experience in immunology and mouse models
- Experience with transgenic techniques
- Experience with flow cytometry
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred for RAII)
Responsibilities
- Perform experiments and record data
- Follow established research protocols
- Understand the scientific principles involved in the research
- Apply those 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 of data
- Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel
- Apply standard protocols to specific experiments
- Assists in training post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment
- Capable of directing an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures
- Maintains an active role in laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications
- Contributes material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts
- Able to orally present data in group presentations
- Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques, bring in new techniques or modify existing techniques
- Evaluate innovative techniques
- 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)
- Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot and/or make modifications as necessary to established procedures
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment
- Maintain cell cultures
- Operate standard laboratory equipment
- Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness
- Maintains optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality checks
- Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.)
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
