Researcher

at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Research Associate 3-B/H to function as a technical expert in the molecular profiling from human tissue samples within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in a biological/health research capacity is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen

• High through-put analysis and genomic analysis of gene expression
• Plans, designs, executes, and manages research projects related to the control of development and cancer
• Extracts, collects, analyzes and interprets research data
• To write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports based on laboratory research results
• Assists with development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain outside funding in support of research
• Prepare summaries of research findings for submission to sponsoring agencies
• Conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments
• Plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques
• 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 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; provides scientific guidance and technical expertise to undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellow, and staff manages daily operations of the laboratory
• Oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment
• Negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs
• Establishes relationships and develops collaborations with other laboratories
• Mentors and trains research personnel as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in a biological/health research capacity is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.
As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.
The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.
Salary range for this position $62,700 - $83,600 annual salary
Regular 40 First Shif