Title: Research Assistant IV (Multiple Openings)
Duties: Conduct independent and directed scientific studies and research in support of a Principal Investigator's research. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) training according to regulations. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment. Operate laboratory apparatus and equipment. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the lab. Standardize and establish new published procedures. Evaluate innovative techniques. Participate in the development of new assays and testing of new protocols. Modify existing procedures as necessary to troubleshoot or make modifications based on changes in research design. Design and perform experiments and record data. Follow and formulate both existing and new research
protocols. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Analyze data, perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, and interpret results. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Assist in training postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment. Contribute and write material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications. May act as a mentor to more junior staff, serve as the contact for resolution of complex issues, provide education, guidance and work direction.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Mathematics and Science, or related field. 3 years of experience within a healthcare system or hospital. 3 years of experience designing and executing laboratory experiments. 3 years of experience in cell culture–based techniques, Elispot, PBMC isolation, and Elisa. Experience performing statistical and scientific data analysis.
OR
Master’s degree in Microbiology, Mathematics and Science, or related field. 2 years of experience within a healthcare system or hospital. 2 years of experience designing and executing laboratory experiments. 2 years of experience in cell culture–based techniques, Elispot, PBMC isolation, and Elisa. Experience performing statistical and scientific data analysis.
Salary: $50,544.00 - $74,568.00. (This is the salary range. Please disregard the expected salary range that may be listed elsewhere on this posting.)
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Worksite Location: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
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
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Infectious Diseases
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
$56,846.40 - $72,488.00
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.
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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, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions. It is the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and trains more than 600 residents and clinical fellows each year. Cincinnati Children’s is a force in pediatric research and offers some of the best research-based education and training programs in the nation.
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
