Cincinnati Children's · 13 hours ago
Research Assistant II - Oncology Department - Parentesis Lab
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expCincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital focused on improving health outcomes for children. The Research Assistant II position supports clinical and laboratory research aimed at mitigating accelerated aging in pediatric and adolescent cancer survivors, involving coordination of research activities and laboratory procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform Laboratory Procedures and Biobank Operations
Coordinate laboratory logistics for the processing of whole blood samples through internal and external core laboratories, including inventory tracking and documentation within LIMS
Perform inflammatory and exerkine biomarker analyses using ELISA or bead-based multiplex platforms, ensuring accurate plate mapping, generation of standard curves, and adherence to predefined quality control criteria
Extract DNA and coordinate SNP array genotyping workflows, including DNA quality control assessments, plate manifesting, vendor submissions, and quality assurance of returned data
Coordinate specimen shipments for DNA-methylation clock analyses and telomere qPCR assays to approved core facilities, verify returned results, and ensure accurate integration with participant identifiers
Assist with routine care, calibration documentation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and consumables
Ensure compliance with OSHA, BSL-2, and IATA requirements, including dry-ice shipments
Assist with pre-screening and enrollment of research participants
Support informed consent and assent procedures in accordance with IRB-approved protocols
Coordinate scheduling of research visits and program activities
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready research documentation using REDCap and institutional CTMS
Assist with visit-day logistics, participant communication, and coordination of clinical and research workflows
Perform data entry and maintain complete, accurate, and legible research records and databases
Reconcile clinical, laboratory, and program datasets and conduct routine quality checks
Assist with preparation of reports, operational dashboards, and materials supporting abstracts, manuscripts, and audits, as directed
Demonstrate competence in specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to clinical research coordination and laboratory operations
Effectively communicate with investigators, clinicians, laboratory personnel, participants, and families
Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge, experience, and skills
Stay current with institutional systems, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures
Serve as a resource to the department in assigned areas and assist with training students and junior staff
Maintain and manage strong working relationships with participants, families, colleagues, and key stakeholders
Respond to requests promptly and effectively
Assist with ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies, organization and cleanliness of laboratory spaces, and routine equipment maintenance
Perform assigned safety monitoring checks and assist in training students and new or junior personnel in laboratory techniques and documentation standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Prior wet-lab experience (e.g., ELISA or multiplex assays), DNA extraction and quality control, or biobanking experience, or demonstrated aptitude and commitment to rapid skill development
Certifications in GCP/Human Subjects, BSL-2, or IATA (or willingness to obtain within 180 days)
Experience coordinating genomics shipments and reconciling returned data files and familiarity with basic data analysis tools (advanced Excel, R, or Python a plus)
Demonstrated event, program, or operational leadership under time and resource constraints
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
2025-12-29Grant
2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
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