Research Scientist - Cancer Research

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Department of Medicine | Pathology seeks a Research Scientist to develop and implement a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within the Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory.

Responsibilities include writing grant proposals as a co-investigator, planning and executing advanced experiments, analyzing data, mentoring junior staff and students, and contributing to peer‑reviewed manuscripts while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent required.
• At least five years of postdoctoral training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within the Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory.
• Write grant proposals as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain funding.
• Plan, design and execute advanced research experiments; conduct statistical analysis and interpretation of data.
• Write manuscripts, abstracts and reports for publication; supervise and train junior staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional safety regulations; develop new collaborative research opportunities.

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Research Scientist - Cancer ResearchDepartment:Medicine | Pathology

Position Summary

Research Scientist to participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and OSU CCC; writes and submits grant proposals of original research in the area of tumor cell biology and oncogenic viruses as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain funding in support of research with significant salary support from extramural funding sponsors; develops and tests hypotheses; plans, designs and executes advanced research experiments; conducts statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data; plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; develops and implements new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory; writes IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research; ensures and is accountable for compliance to federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations; supervises and trains junior research staff, post doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate & graduate students; develops new and on-going collaborative research opportunities.

Job Requirements

PhD, MD, or equivalent and at least five years of postdoctoral training. The ideal candidate should have the potential to become a team leader, lead and conduct independent research projects, and contribute to the development of externally funded research proposals as a co-PI or co-Investigator.

Additional Information:Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal 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.