Laboratory Manager 2-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Manager 2 for the Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead day-to-day lab operations supporting cancer immunology and translational research.

You will provide administrative, operational, and technical leadership for immune profiling, cellular and molecular immunology, and human specimen-based projects, supervising personnel and coordinating cross‑functional collaborations across OSUCCC, PIIO, and the College of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in immunology, biology or related field or equivalent.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, budgets, and personnel.
• Experience supporting immunology, molecular, cellular or translational research.
• Knowledge of lab safety, regulatory compliance, and quality management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative research environment.
• Background check and pre-employment screenings completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and support cancer immunology and immunotherapy programs.
• Provide administrative, operational, and technical leadership for immune profiling and related research.
• Oversee personnel, budgets, and resources; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate acquisition and implementation of new technologies.
• Support collaboration across OSUCCC, PIIO, and College of Medicine.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

Budget management

Personnel supervision

Regulatory compliance

Documentation and reporting

Leadership and communication

Multiple priorities management

Education

Master's degree in Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Flow cytometry

Immune monitoring assays

Molecular biology techniques

T-cell biology

Human specimen processing

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Manager 2-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Description

The Research Laboratory Manager 2 manages day-to-day laboratory operations and supports research programs focused on cancer immunology and immunotherapy. The position provides administrative, operational, and technical leadership for laboratory activities involving immune profiling, cellular and molecular immunology, translational oncology, and human specimen-based research. The manager oversees laboratory personnel, ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, manages financial and laboratory resources, facilitates acquisition and implementation of new technologies, and supports collaborative research efforts across the OSUCCC, PIIO, and College of Medicine.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, scientific resources, budgets, and personnel.
• Experience supporting biological, immunological, molecular, cellular, or translational research programs.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and quality management principles.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative research environment.
• Successful completion of a background check and any required pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cancer immunology, melanoma research, immunotherapy, or translational oncology.
• Experience with flow cytometry, immune monitoring assays, T-cell biology, human specimen processing, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience supporting federally funded research programs and complex collaborative projects.
• Experience managing laboratory personnel in an academic medical center or cancer research environment.
• Knowledge of clinical and translational research operations.
• Experience with grant administration and laboratory financial management.

Additional Information

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute-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. The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative dedicated to advancing transformative cancer immunology and immunotherapy discoveries. Research supported by this position encompasses basic, translational, and clinical investigation focused on understanding antitumor immune responses, mechanisms of T-cell dysfunction, immune checkpoint biology, melanoma immunology, cancer vaccine development, biomarker discovery, and novel immunotherapeutic approaches designed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.

Location

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check Requirement

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.