Research Asst II /III - CuSTOM Program

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

CuSTOM Program

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range

$20.57 - $25.72

• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Research Assistant II/III - CuSTOM Accelerator at Centre for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine

What if you could work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, surgeons, engineers, and entrepreneurs united by a shared goal of accelerating discovery and translating organoid technology from bench-to-bedside?

At CuSTOM Accelerator, we operate at the intersection of academia and industry to develop organoid-based platforms that bridge preclinical and clinical research. Our work is advancing personalized medicine, improving patient outcomes, and redefining how drug discovery is performed with laboratory automation, high-throughput workflows, and AI-driven analytics playing a vital role.

We are looking for a curious and adaptable scientist or engineer who is eager to work across disciplines and contribute to shaping the future of automated organoid research.

What You Will Do

This is a lab-based role focused on integrating laboratory automation and data-driven analytics into organoid research workflows. You will work with existing automated systems while contributing to the design and implementation of new scalable processes.

• Develop and maintain scripts for processing imaging data and other structured datasets
• Operate and maintain automation platforms including robotic arms, liquid handlers, and high-content imaging systems.
• Translate manual experimental processes into scalable, reproducible automated workflows
• Design and implement protocols for high-throughput organoid generation and monitoring
• Troubleshoot automation systems, workflows, and experimental challenges

This role involves close collaboration with project investigators, key industry partners, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biology, or a related field
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Experience with programming, scripting, or automation software (e.g., scheduler tools, instrument control software)
• Candidates should demonstrate strong aptitude to quickly gain proficiency in working with automation systems.
• Research Assistant II: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR bachelor's degree with relevant academic training or limited hands-on experience in instrumentation, image/signal processing, or data analytics
• Research Assistant III:
• Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant academic training or Master's degree with experience in automation, bioengineering, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory automation platforms (e.g., liquid handlers, robotics, high-content confocal microscopy systems)
• Experience translating manual laboratory workflows into automated processes
• Experience with stem cell culture or 3D biology
• Familiarity with advanced AI methods for image processing, segmentation, classification, and validation
• Familiarity with multimodal analyses with various formats of datasets

Why Join CuSTOM Accelerator?

CuSTOM Accelerator is a state-of-the-art lab focused on bridging academic discovery and industry application through organoid-based technologies. Our work enables predictive preclinical models, accelerates drug development, and advances personalized medicine.

You will work in a highly collaborative, innovative environment with access to advanced automation infrastructure and the opportunity to contribute to impactful translational science.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their CV and a brief statement of interest to sina.dadgar@cchmc.org.

Additional Information

CuSTOM site: Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM)

CuSTOM Accelerator: CuSTOM Accelerator

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

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.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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