As a Research Assistant in the Erickson Lab at Cincinnati Children’s, you will join a dynamic team investigating the immunological changes that occur during pregnancy and their impact on neonatal health. The lab focuses on how subtle molecular modifications—particularly N-linked glycosylation of antibodies—enhance neonatal immune defense while promoting maternal-fetal tolerance. This work bridges immunology, glycobiology, and reproductive biology, offering research assistants the opportunity to contribute to projects that aim to reduce neonatal mortality and improve global child health.
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.).
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
Expected Starting Hourly Rate: 20.57 - 24.40 (RAII) 24.30 - 28.46 (RAIII)
Primary Location
Location R
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Neonate & Pul Biol
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
Market Leading Benefits Including*: - Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
- 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 positions
- Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's Is
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
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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
