Perform and record laboratory experiments following research protocols to study genetic factors in childhood cancer. Responsibilities include analyzing data, maintaining cell cultures, and managing laboratory administration and safety.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
The Davies Lab, part of the Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency at Cincinnati Children’s, studies the genetic factors that influence childhood cancer outcomes.
Through collaborative research, the team investigates treatment response, relapse risk, and long-term side effects to help advance safer, more personalized therapies for pediatric patients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform experiments and record data - Follow research protocol.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
Analyze data; perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
Design and execute daily laboratory experiments in coordination with senior laboratory personnel.
Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy.
Apply standard protocols to specific experiments, research and improve current methods, and evaluate innovative techniques.
Assists in training students and new/junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
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.
Lab Administration - Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
Reproduces and evaluates techniques and results for accuracy.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Maintain cell cultures.
Operate standard laboratory equipment.
Use and maintains laboratory equipment appropriately.
Responds to obviously erroneous results or problems with equipment.
Assists in daily operations of the laboratory including answering phone, maintaining lab supplies, organization, and cleanliness..
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).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience or Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field Primary Location Burnet Campus Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Bone Marrow Transplantation Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $20.57 - $25.72 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better.
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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 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.
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