Associate Staff Scientist (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

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

* Second Among All 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 (2024)

* 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)

An Associate Staff Scientist position is available in the division of Cardiothoracic Surgery translational lab to work with Drs. Awais Ashfaq and Jeff Molkentin. Dr. Ashfaq is an Associate Professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery and Dr. Molkentin is the Director of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Executive Co-Director the Heart Institute and Professor of Pediatrics. The division of cardiothoracic surgery is a national leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery and research. Details about current projects can be found here

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conduct Research - Design, execute and record laboratory experiments; apply standard scientific/research protocols to experiments, research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Design and perform experiments and record data according to research protocol. Independently reproduce, evaluate, research and improve techniques currently used. Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments. Develop, set-up and verify new procedures in the laboratory. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new assays and new protocols; design formats. Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Director and provide useful recommendations and analysis. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Maintain and repair equipment; monitor proper use by personnel. Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Demonstrate performance at work, consistency in carrying out instructions, accuracy & attention to detail, achieving expected results & continuous improvement.

* Publish - Draft, write and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles and abstracts. Present at local, national and international scientific meetings.

* Teamwork - Train and supervise the work of other laboratory personnel as appropriate. Maintain an integral role in the laboratory's meetings, presentations and publications. Present information on research and laboratory work to others at laboratory meetings, journal clubs and seminars. Demonstrate attendance and punctuality, ability to work independently & display initiative and dedication

* Financial Management - Assist in preparing, writing and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve and initiate chec

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