Research Associate - Physiology & Cell Biology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Associate to contribute to planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational biological/health science laboratory investigating cardiac cell biology, cellular structure, ultrastructure, and mechanisms of cardiac disease.

The incumbent participates in developing study goals, designs complex experiments, collects and analyzes data, reviews relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute and manage research projects in foundational biological/health science lab.
• Collect, analyze and interpret research data; develop methodologies and experimental designs.
• Support manuscript preparation, reports and presentations for conferences; assist in grant proposals.
• Coordinate lab activities and supervise/postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students; maintain equipment and testing.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational biological/health science laboratory investigating cardiac cell biology, cellular structure, ultrastructure, and mechanisms of cardiac disease. The incumbent participates in developing and implementing study goals and objectives, designs and conducts complex laboratory experiments, and performs advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data; assisting in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches; and establishing appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards. The Research Associate critically reviews relevant scientific literature, supports the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, and contributes to project documentation. The role also assists the principal investigator in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding. Additional duties include coordinating laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff; overseeing routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; and performing other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with bachelor’s degree.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: S

Career Level: S1

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