Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Senior Associate to serve as a subject-m matter expert in molecular biology and organoid research. You will work with the PI to develop and manage projects and perform complex experiments using cell lines and organoid models.

The role requires a Master's degree (or equivalent) with several years of relevant experience; PhD is preferred. You will train and mentor staff, prepare abstracts and manuscripts, and present findings at

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required; 3 years relevant experience with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year relevant experience with Master's Degree.
• PhD preferred for senior-level work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PI to develop, manage and implement research projects.
• Design and conduct complex experiments utilizing cell lines and organoid models.
• Plan and execute advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures such as cell and organoid culture, realtime PCR, immunofluorescence, immunoblot, ELISA, and cloning techniques.
• Analyze and evaluate experimental data.
• Develop and implement new or revised research methods.
• Assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects.
• Plan and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
• Attend and present research results at national scientific conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals.
• Oversee maintenance of laboratory equipment and purchasing of reagents.
• Implement laboratory SOPs and Safety Manual and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Molecular biology

Organoid culture

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

PhD preferred

Job description

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Responsibilities

Research Senior Associate will function as a specialist or technical expert in molecular biology and organoid research. Responsibilities of the Research Senior Associate will be to:

• collaborate with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects;
• design and conduct complex experiments utilizing cell lines and organoid models;
• plan and execute advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures such as cell and organoid culture, realtime PCR, immunofluorescence, immunoblot, ELISA, and cloning techniques;
• analyze and evaluate experimental data;
• develop and implements new or revised research methods;
• assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects;
• plan and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
• attend and present research results at national scientific conferences and workshops;
• actively contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals;
• oversee appropriate maintenance of laboratory equipment and purchasing of reagents; and
• implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual and ensure compliance to local, state and federal laboratory guidelines.

Education/Experience

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. PhD preferred

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2

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Final 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.