Research Assistant II/III - Developmental Biology - Tornabene Lab

Cincinnati Children's•Orleans, MA

4d•$42,786 - $62,150

About The Position

The Tornabene Lab at Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a motivated Research Assistant II or III to join an innovative research program using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and organoid models to advance the development of gene-based therapies. The role involves contributing to projects using transfection and viral vectors for gene delivery, with opportunities to expand skills in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, electrophoresis, and Western blotting. The lab seeks someone eager to learn, take increasing ownership of their work, collaborate with the research team, and grow with the program over the course of this grant-funded project. The position performs and documents experiments, analyzes data, helps develop and improve methods, supports laboratory operations and quality checks, and shares knowledge with colleagues and trainees. It also requires communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

For Research Assistant II: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
For Research Assistant III: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 year of directly related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

For Research Assistant II, a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform experiments by following established research protocols, applying scientific principles, and troubleshooting or modifying procedures and techniques when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory work and experiments.
Analyze data and perform statistical and graphical analyses.
Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel, applying standard protocols to specific experiments.
Assist in training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.
Direct an undergraduate trainee in simple, well-established procedures.
Participate in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications; contribute material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts; and orally present data in group presentations.
Use internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques; introduce new techniques or modify existing techniques; and evaluate innovative techniques.
Share knowledge, experience, and skills with team members and serve as a resource to the department in specific areas.
Stay abreast of changes in key systems.
Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or laboratory equipment problems, and modify established procedures as necessary.
Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment inventory, cell cultures, and laboratory organization and cleanliness; assist with daily laboratory operations, including answering the phone.
Operate standard laboratory equipment and conduct regular quality checks to maintain protocol and assay accuracy.
Perform assigned safety monitoring checks, including radiation safety and biosafety checks.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders; respond to requests promptly and effectively; understand and meet customer needs and expectations; and communicate relevant information.