Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development · 2 days ago
Research Assistant II - Oncology Department - Perentesis Lab
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expCincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking a Research Assistant II for their Oncology Department. This role supports clinical and laboratory research aimed at mitigating accelerated aging in pediatric and adolescent cancer survivors, involving clinical research coordination, laboratory procedures, and data management.
Hospital & 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
Perform Clinical Research Coordination Activities
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
Data Management, Quality, and Reporting
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
Serve as a Resource
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
Customer Service and Lab Administration
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 Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development
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Cincinnati, Ohio, US
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase