Chief Research Associate - CCTR

 

We are a newly established, NIH-funded lab at Nationwide Children’s Hospital studying megakaryocyte and platelet biology, lipid biology, and cardiovascular disease. We seek a science-loving Chief Research Associate to play a foundational role in building the lab and work closely with the PI across all aspects of our research. The Chief Research Associate will oversee lab operations and colony management, lead projects on lipid and platelet/megakaryocyte biology, and help train new lab members. Key techniques include primary cell culture, biochemistry, flow cytometry, and microscopy. We are committed to an inclusive, rigorous lab culture where everyone is supported to grow scientifically and professionally.

 

 

Manages daily operations in the lab, supervises and trains staff on procedures, and ensures that the standard operation procedures and quality control program is compliant. Provides on-call coverage for section on rotating basis on holidays and weekends.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Maintains records, collects experimental data, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions. Maintains a quality control program to ensure accuracy and integrity of research data. Conducts analysis and interprets results with input from PI.
• Prepares reports and results of experiments for PI review. Ensures accuracy through quality control program.
• Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals. Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
• Orders supplies needed to conduct research, maintains inventory, and ensures equipment is in working order. Supervises the equipment maintenance program.
• Assists with preparation of annual budget for personnel, capital equipment, and supplies.
• Supervises daily research, manages scheduling, trains on procedures, and oversees administrative activities of laboratory staff. Develops new laboratory procedures and performs specialized procedures.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Skills:

• Advanced and independent judgment to adapt a knowledge of skills, methods, practices, and policies or procedures.
• Innovation and advanced reasoning to complete work that is project oriented and involves some complex problems or decisions.

Experience:

Five years of post-degree research experience, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"