Flow Cytometry Research Assistant Data & Instrument Expert

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus seeks a Research Assistant 2-B/H to operate flow cytometry instruments in the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource. You will support investigators across OSU with data management, inventory control, instrument maintenance, and scheduling; assist with experiments, literature reviews, and presentation graphics for manuscripts and grants.

Responsibilities include data analysis of flow cytometry results, multi-parameter analysis, and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or equivalent.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in biological/health science research.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Pre-employment physical including a drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• serve as a qualified flow cytometry instrumentation operator in the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource
• provides services to investigators across OSU
• assists with data management, inventory management and instrument quality control
• assists in managing appointment logs and close out appointments in eRamp
• Schedules EHS pickups and deliveries; assists in maintaining instrument maintenance records
• assists design and implementation of experiments; performs routine research and patient sample analysis on flow cytometry instruments
• responsible for analysis of flow cytometric data and multiparameter analysis
• collaborates with investigators and research staff regarding sample preparation and data interpretation
• coordinates scheduling and usage of instrumentation; maintains routine instrument maintenance and QoC
• coordinates maintenance visits and troubleshoots instrument problems
• assists in preparing presentation-quality graphics for manuscripts and grant submissions
• locates and reviews literature pertinent to research projects
• performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data management

Quality control

Literature reviews

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/health sciences

Tools

eRamp

Flow cytometer

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus seeks a Research Assistant 2-B/H to operate flow cytometry instruments in the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource. You will support investigators across OSU with data management, inventory control, instrument maintenance, and scheduling; assist with experiments, literature reviews, and presentation graphics for manuscripts and grants.

Responsibilities include data analysis of flow cytometry results, multi-parameter analysis, and