Research Assistant II/III/IV - Reproductive Biology - Chen Lab
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Mar-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic / Research
Internal Number: 139370
Description
Expected Starting Salary: 22.79 - 27.77 SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: A new life begins at fertilization of the egg by the sperm. Following fertilization, the terminally differentiated gametes undergo dramatic changes at molecular level and rapidly acquire the capacity to differentiate into all cell types in our body. The Chen Lab aims to understand the gene regulation mechanisms in this reprogramming process.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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.
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.)
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 techniques
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required for RAII:
High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. or equivalent combination of education and experience
May require an Associate degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent
Required for RAIII:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
1 year of work experience in a related job discipline OR Master's degree in a related field
Required for RAIV:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
3 years of experience in related job discipline OR Master's degree and 2 years experience
Embryology: collect and handle mouse oocytes and embryos
Lab organization: stocking reagents/supplies and maintain lab inventories.
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About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a 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.