Research Assistant II - Oncology Department - Parentesis Lab

Cincinnati Children's•Cincinnati, OH

7d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant II position within the CRP-Well Survivorship/Onwards Program supports clinical and laboratory research focused on mitigating accelerated aging in pediatric and adolescent cancer survivors. This role involves clinical research coordination, laboratory and biobanking procedures, and data documentation in support of translational research initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful survivorship research at Cincinnati Children’s.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience or Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Prior wet-lab experience (e.g., ELISA or multiplex assays), DNA extraction and quality control, or biobanking experience, or demonstrated aptitude and commitment to rapid skill development.
Certifications in GCP/Human Subjects, BSL-2, or IATA (or willingness to obtain within 180 days) preferred.
Experience coordinating genomics shipments and reconciling returned data files and familiarity with basic data analysis tools (advanced Excel, R, or Python a plus).
Demonstrated event, program, or operational leadership under time and resource constraints preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform Laboratory Procedures and Biobank Operations
Coordinate laboratory logistics for the processing of whole blood samples through internal and external core laboratories, including inventory tracking and documentation within LIMS.
Perform inflammatory and exerkine biomarker analyses using ELISA or bead-based multiplex platforms, ensuring accurate plate mapping, generation of standard curves, and adherence to predefined quality control criteria.
Extract DNA and coordinate SNP array genotyping workflows, including DNA quality control assessments, plate manifesting, vendor submissions, and quality assurance of returned data.
Coordinate specimen shipments for DNA-methylation clock analyses and telomere qPCR assays to approved core facilities, verify returned results, and ensure accurate integration with participant identifiers.
Assist with routine care, calibration documentation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and consumables.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, BSL-2, and IATA requirements, including dry-ice shipments.
Perform Clinical Research Coordination Activities
Assist with pre-screening and enrollment of research participants.
Support informed consent and assent procedures in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.
Coordinate scheduling of research visits and program activities.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready research documentation using REDCap and institutional CTMS.
Assist with visit-day logistics, participant communication, and coordination of clinical and research workflows.
Data Management, Quality, and Reporting
Perform data entry and maintain complete, accurate, and legible research records and databases.
Reconcile clinical, laboratory, and program datasets and conduct routine quality checks.
Assist with preparation of reports, operational dashboards, and materials supporting abstracts, manuscripts, and audits, as directed.
Serve as a Resource
Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to clinical research coordination and laboratory operations.
Effectively communicate with investigators, clinicians, laboratory personnel, participants, and families.
Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills.
Stay current with institutional systems, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Serve as a resource to the department in assigned areas and assist with training students and junior staff.
Customer Service and Lab Administration
Maintain and manage strong working relationships with participants, families, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
Respond to requests promptly and effectively.
Assist with ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies, organization and cleanliness of laboratory spaces, and routine equipment maintenance.
Perform assigned safety monitoring checks and assist in training students and new or junior personnel in laboratory techniques and documentation standards.