Research Associate - Physiology & Cell Biology

Miami County Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute invites applications for a Research Associate in Physiology & Cell Biology. The role involves planning, executing, and managing projects focused on mitochondrial function, cardiac cell biology, and disease mechanisms, with emphasis on experimental design and data interpretation.

Responsibilities include advancing methodologies, supporting manuscript preparations, and coordinating lab activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3 years of relevant experience with Associate's Degree, or 1 year with Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic/practical knowledge in biological/health science research.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Assist development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Establish appropriate controls, criteria and research standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's degree with 3 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 1 year

Job description

Research Associate - Physiology & Cell Biology# Careers## Research Associate - Physiology & Cell BiologyApply: College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences: Full time: Posted Today: R161801Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Research Associate - Physiology & Cell Biology## Department:Medicine | School Biomedicine Science Physiology and Cell BiologyThe 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 mitochondrial function and dysfunction, cardiac cell biology, and mechanisms of cardiac disease. Responsibilities include mitochondrial isolation, functional assays, measurements of mitochondrial redox state, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and oxidative stress, mitochondrial electrophysiology, fluorescence and holographic microscopy, and electron microscopy image analysis. The laboratory experiments and performs advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques. Experience with mitochondrial isolation, functional assays, and measurements of mitochondrial redox state, ROS production, and oxidative stress is highly desirable. Experience with fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy image analysis is preferred. Clinical training or a background in medicine, particularly with an interest in cardiovascular disease and mitochondrial pathophysiology, is preferred. 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 lab personnel; overseeing routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; and performing other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission.Minimum Education RequiredBachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.Function: Research and ScholarshipSub Function: ResearchCareer Band: SCareer Level: S1## Additional Information:## Location:Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (0113)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***