Research Assistant III - Immunobiology - Grimes Lab

Expected Starting Salary Range: 23.02 - 28.06

The Grimes Lab at Cincinnati Children's works on hematopoiesis, response to infection and molecular oncology, including mouse modeling of hematopoiesis, myelopoiesis, and marrow failure syndromes including myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The end goal is to provide fundamental biological and molecular insight into these diseases, and to illustrate new avenues to therapeutic intervention.

REPRESENTATIVE 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.

• Research and improve current methods

Utilize internal and external resources to reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques, bring in new techniques or modify existing techniques. Evaluate innovative technique

• Lab Administration

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.)

• 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).

• 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.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline OR Master's degree in a related field

Preferred:

Background in molecular biology and genetics, and an interest in working with mouse model

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are 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/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability