Research Assistant II​/III​/IV - Allergy - Rothenberg Lab

The in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Cincinnati Children’s, is internationally recognized for its pioneering research in allergic inflammation and eosinophilic disorders. The lab combines cutting-edge approaches in genetics, genomics, immunology, and molecular biology to uncover mechanisms driving diseases such as eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), asthma, and food allergies. Join a dynamic, collaborative team committed to advancing science and improving patient outcomes through innovative translational research.
** JOB 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 techniques
* ** 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).
* ** 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.)
* ** 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
** JOB QUALIFICATIONS
**** Required for RAII:*
* · High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR
** Preferred:*
* · Bachelor's degree in a related field
** Required for RAIII:*
* · Bachelor's degree in a related field AND 1 year of directly related experience OR Master's degree in a related field
** Required for RAIV:*
* · Bachelor's degree in a related field
· 3 years of experience in a related job discipline OR Master's degree and 2 years experience
** Expected Starting Hourly Rate:
** 20.57 - 24.40 (RAII)  24.30 - 28.46 (RAIII) 26.82 – 33.21 (RAIV)
** Primary Location
** Location S
** Schedule
* * Full time
** Shift
* * Day (United States of America)
** Department
* * Allergy
* * Employee Status
** Regular
* * FTE
* * 1
* * Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Market Leading Benefits Including :
*** Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
* Competitive retirement plans
* Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
* Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
* Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified…