Research Assistant - Research Cardiovascular- ZhaoRequisition ID2023-47762CategoryResearchOverviewA Research Assistant is immediately available in Dr. Mingtao Zhao's laboratory in the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The Zhao lab is using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and functional genomics (single-cell genomics) to study the molecular and genetic mechanisms of cardiovascular development and congenital heart disease. Sucessful candidates are expected to perform human iPSC reprogramming and cardiac/vascular differentiation, and help PI maintain the routine laboratory management including writing IRB protocols, place lab orders, and coordinate with other labs in the Center for Cardiovascular Research. Candidates with experience in stem cell culture, organoid development, and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing will be given priority. The Center for Cardiovascular Research currently has a NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral program to provide interdisciplinary, translational, and state-of-the-art research training in congenital and acquired heart disease, partnered with the Ohio State University College of Medicine. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute is one of the largest pediatric research centers and consistently ranked among the top 10 for NIH funding among free-standing children's hospitals in the United States. In addition, Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit pediatric healthcare networks and is ranked 9th on the US News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll".Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.ResponsibilitiesWhat Will You Be Doing?Perform molecular and cellular biology experimentsCollects data and maintains accurate logsAnalyze data and summarize for use in publicationsStem cell culture and directed differentiationAssist PI with IRB protocol, grant writing and data generationQualificationsKNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess these minimum qualifications and experience:Master or Bachelor Degree in Cell/Molecular/Developmental Biology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Genomics or related field.Desire to pursue a career in biomedical research, and knowledge of the research process.Experience with stem cell cultur