Post Doctoral Scholar-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is recruiting a Post Doctoral Scholar for the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role emphasizes cutting-edge molecular biology, immune cell manipulation, and gene editing, with hands-on experimental work and potential manuscript involvement.

The candidate will perform complex assays, analyze data, and contribute to protocol development while training staff. This is a 40-hour week position in Columbus, OH, with a focus on translational cancer research.

Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline such as immunology or cancer biology is required.
• Successful completion of a background check; a pre-employment physical including a drug screen may be required.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and animal studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex molecular biology techniques including protein/DNA/RNA isolations and Western blots.
• Execute immune cell transfection and viral transduction with lentivirus.
• Conduct CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and flow cytometry including sorting and analysis.
• Maintain mammalian and primary cell cultures and prepare tissue suspensions.
• Assist with data analysis and statistical processing of sequencing and flow data.
• Train staff and help generate new protocols; assist with manuscript figures.

Skills

Independent troubleshooting

Training others

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Doctoral degree in immunology or cancer biology

Tools

Western blot

PCR

Immunoprecipitation

CRISPR-Cas9

Lentiviral transduction

Spectral flow cytometry

Cell culture

IVIS imaging

Flow cytometry

RNA/DNA isolation

Job description

Job Title

Post Doctoral Scholar-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

Location

Comprehensive Cancer Center (0363)

Scope/Summary

• Performing with a variety of complex molecular biology techniques, including protein/DNA/RNA isolations, Western blots, Immunoprecipitation, PCR techniques, etc.
• Immune cell transfection and viral transduction using lentivirus
• Gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9
• Spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting including preparing, executing, and analyzing samples
• Performing a variety of cell culture techniques including: mammalian cell culture, primary cell culture, and processing tissue (human and murine) into single cell suspensions
• Processing human blood samples, and isolating human immune cell subtypes
• Performing data analysis and other statistical techniques on sample data, including processing flow data, sequencing, and using various statistical software.
• Bacterial work including transformation and plasmid isolations
• Assisting or executing animal studies including drug delivery, IVIS imaging, tissue harvesting, etc
• Assisting with writing and figure generation for manuscripts at the direction of the supervisor
• Training other staff on techniques and protocols, including generating new protocols as needed
• Independently troubleshooting assays and protocols
• Taking inventory and assisting with ordering and restocking lab supplies
• Maintaining lab equipment

Minimum Education/Experience

A Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline such as immunology or cancer biology is required. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

Location

Comprehensive Cancer Center (0363)

Position Type

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

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

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