Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Research Senior Associate to function as a technical expert in mouse modeling, mouse genetics, and genomic analysis of gene expression in the laboratory of Dr. Mitchell.

This role plans, designs, executes, and manages animal projects in cancer research, while collaborating on grant proposals and manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publications. The position involves presenting at national conferences, mentoring research staff, and overseeing lab

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with Master's Degree.
• Experience conducting and supervising animal studies and complex laboratory experiments.
• Ability to write manuscripts, abstracts and grant proposals and present at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute, and manage animal projects related to cancer control and development.
• Collaborate with the PI to publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Attend and present at national scientific conferences; develop grant proposals and sponsor communications.
• Mentor and train undergraduate, graduate, and post‑doctoral researchers and staff.

Skills

Mouse modeling

Genomic analysis

Grant writing

Mentoring/leadership

Laboratory management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center## Department:Medicine | Radiation Oncology**Scope/Summary:**Research Senior Associate to function as technical expert in mouse modeling, mouse genetics, and genomic analysis of gene expression in the laboratory of Dr. Mitchell; plans, designs, executes, and manages animal projects related to the control and development of cancer; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments necessary to carry out research grant proposals; collaborates with principal investigator to write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports based on laboratory research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; attends and presents at national scientific conferences; assists with development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain outside funding in support of research; prepares summaries of research findings for submission to sponsoring agencies; facilitates and establishes working relationships with potential sponsors and in the submission of detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies; conducts critical analysis of research literature related to research being investigated; provides scientific guidance and technical expertise to undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellow, and staff; oversees and monitors all purchases and expenditures; implements, administers and manages laboratory operational and research accounts; operates, maintains and trains research personnel on equipment; establishes relationships and develops collaborations with other laboratories; mentors and trains research personnel as needed.**Minimum Qualifications:**Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree.**Career Roadmap:****FUNCTION:** Research and Scholarship**SUB-FUNCTION:** Research**CAREER BAND:** Individual Contributor - Specialized**CAREER LEVEL:** S2## Additional Information:## Location:Wiseman Hall (0157)## Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)## 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.***