Human Stem Cell Coordinator

A Research Assistant is immediately available in the iPSC Core of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The goal of the iPSC Core is to provide human iPSC-related services to investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, and other institutions who have interest in iPSC models. Successful candidates are expected to perform PBMC isolation, human iPSC reprogramming, iPSC characterization, and directed differentiation. They will also help the iPSC Core Director Dr. Mingtao Zhao to maintain routine laboratory management including placing lab orders and coordinating with customers with demands on iPSC services. Candidates with experience in stem cell culture, organoid, and genome editing will be given priority. 

Essential Functions:

• Performs semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator.
• Collects and curates experimental data, maintains accurate daily logs of experiments including methods and results, and draws preliminary conclusions.
• Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures that research equipment is in good working order.
• Follows all appropriate lab safety protocols and other regulatory requirements.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, required.

Experience:

Research experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures

FREQUENTLY: 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, Squat/kneel

"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"