Research Senior Associate

at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

About the lab: The Blair lab focuses on novel immunotherapeutics for pancreatic adenocarcinoma with a particular interest in cancer associated fibroblasts and tumor stroma. We focus on rational combinations of agents that target the tumor microenvironment to increase effector immune cell infiltration and tumor-eradicating function. The lab focuses on preclinical mouse models, but supplements this with analysis of treated human tissue from clinical trials, with goals to expand clinical trial opportunities at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
Research Senior Associate who designs, executes and manages research projects investigating the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer in a basic and translational biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. The Research Senior Associate collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience required; PhD preferred.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience required. 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments
• Plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques: including transcriptomics, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immune cell isolation and functional analysis
• Plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data
• Analyzes and interprets research data
• Develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques
• Plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods
• Develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research
• Collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents
• Attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars
• Assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research
• Investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding
• Participates in developing and managing grant budgets
• Monitors expenses
• Monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; trains and/or supervises research staff
• Manages daily operations of the laboratory
• Oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment
• Provides technical assistance and supervision of equipment
• Negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs.
  The successful candidate will be driven, creative and team-oriented. We are seeking individuals who are an efficient experimentalist, able to lead an interdisciplinary research project, and be a good lab and team member. Effective communication skills are required