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Children's Hospital Medical Center Senior Research Assistant - Pathology in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Description 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 Hospital Has Been Named: * Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation * One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work * A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc * One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023 * An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Design & Perform experiments and record data - Follow research protocols. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently used. Answer scientific questions posed by supervisory faculty. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Analyze data, perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, and interpret results. Author material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts. * Lab Administration - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Maintain and repair equipment; monitor proper use by personnel. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment; order supplies from vendors and storeroom. Maintain stocks of chemicals and solutions. Purchase and ensure proper handling and care of laboratory animals. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies. Provides appropriate compliance checks as assigned and may be responsible for all internal laboratory record keeping with respect to compliance. * Leadership - May act as a mentor to more junior staff, serve as the contact for resolution of complex issues, provide education, guidance and work direction. May provide input and feedback to managers on hiring decisions, professional development and performance management. * Develop, set up and verify new procedures - Innovate and adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Standardize and establish new published procedures. Evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new assays and new protocols; design formats. Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with primary investigator and provide useful recommendations and analysis. Develops new & critical technology for the laboratory's progress * Supervise & assist lab personnel in technical procedures - Propose and design projects for rotating graduate and undergraduate laboratory students. Train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and laboratory personnel and others on procedures performed in the laboratory and in laboratory techniques. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations, and publications. Present information on research and laboratory work to others at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Set up and maintain laboratory website.SCOPE - JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in a related field * 7 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master's degree in a related field and 6 years of experieApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMzMzc2LjEwNTA4QGNpbmNpbm5hdGljaGlsZHJlbnNjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ