Research Associate

at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Research Associate to assist and support scientific investigation to study the psychoneuroimmunology of cancer/cancer treatments as directed in the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, specifically how the gut-brain axis or circadian circuitry can be disrupted to cause side effects of chemotherapy; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, biochemical assays, cell cultures; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine procedures on lab animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education experience; Master’s Degree preferred. 1-3 years of relevant experience required; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Function: Research and Scholarship
Sub Function: Research
Career Band: Specialized
Career Level: 1
Term (Fixed Term) 40 First Shif

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