Research Laboratory Operations Analyst

Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Research And Development); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Research Lab Operations Analyst to coordinate daily operations in a translational immunology research team. This role involves managing lab protocols, overseeing compliance, and performing various laboratory techniques. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years supervisory experience desired.
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage OSU-specific software for hiring and onboarding.
• Oversee lab operations and compliance certification.
• Perform in vivo and in vitro laboratory techniques.

Skills

Laboratory methods

Cellular and molecular biology techniques

Animal husbandry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences

Master's Degree (desired)

Job description

The Research Lab Operations Analyst will participate in coordinating daily operations and organization of a focused team of translational immunology researchers in the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Key responsibilities include:

1. Manage OSU-specific software (Workday) required submissions and monitoring for hiring new staff, students, and volunteers.
2. Perform basic onboarding tasks for new employees and approve staff timekeeping in Workday.
3. Serve as a technical resource in the lab; develop and implement new lab protocols under supervision from the Principal Investigator.
4. Oversee students, postdocs, and staff use of specialized equipment.
5. Direct, oversee, and authorize day-to-day purchases and maintenance; negotiate pricing with external vendors for lab equipment and supplies.
6. Manage compliance certification and policy review for staff, students, and volunteers; enforce compliance with federal, state, and University standards.
7. Assist with administrative documents including material transfer agreements and permits; maintain and update biosafety (IBC), animal use (IACUC), and human subjects (IRB) protocols as required.
8. Assist with clinical sample documentation, procurement, and storage.
9. Perform in vivo, in vitro, and molecular laboratory techniques as needed; techniques include flow cytometry, tissue processing, cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, RT-PCR, RNA and DNA isolation, genetic cloning, lentiviral infection of mammalian cells, and in vivo transplantation of immune-deficient mice.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in the biological sciences).

Additional Education Desired: Master's Degree.

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Considerable knowledge of laboratory methods, materials, and equipment is required. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is strongly desired; considerable experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques is preferred; cell culture experience is desired; animal husbandry and handling experience is also desirable. Successful completion of a background check is required; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.