Cincinnati Children's·Orleans, Massachusetts
The role involves designing and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining detailed research records. Additionally, the position manages lab administration, equipment troubleshooting, and provides training to junior personnel.
Job 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).
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.. Provides appropriate safety monitoring checks as assigned (radiation safety, biosafety, etc.).
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
FTE: 1
Weekly Hours: 40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
$20.57 - $25.72
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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
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related work experience. An associate degree or vocational training may also be required or accepted as an equivalent.
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Market context
In Massachusetts, Research Assistant II roles in clinical or academic programs tend to draw steady interest because they support ongoing studies and data collection in a competitive healthcare and research market. Candidates with a high school diploma plus related experience, and especially those with an associate degree or vocational training, may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then match your experience with the program’s research, documentation, and coordination needs before applying.
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