Research Senior Associate-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Senior Associate for its Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role involves establishing lab experiments, conducting wet-lab research, and managing operations. Candidates must have a Master's Degree or equivalent experience, with skills in molecular biology techniques and data analysis. The position offers a dynamic environment where collaboration and effective communication are essential. Join us in advancing cancer research and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year with Master's Degree.
• Experience with basic molecular and cell biology techniques including cell culture and PCR/qPCR.
• Ability to conduct basic data analysis, including plotting data and applying statistical tests.

Responsibilities

• Establish the experimental branch of the lab and conduct wet-lab experiments independently.
• Guide and train lab members as needed, assist with lab ordering and research compliance.
• Work with principal investigator on lab standard operating procedures.

Skills

Wet-lab Experiments

Data Analysis

Lab Management

Communication

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Job Title

Research Senior Associate – Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Medicine | Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics

We invite you to apply for a Research Senior Associate position in the lab of Dr. Deepti Mathur, Ph.D. As part of the Department of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, our goal is to use the lens of metabolism to better understand and predict cancer progression. We use a combination of experimental and clinical data paired with computational analyses to model tumor evolution. The Research Senior Associate will work closely with Dr. Mathur to establish the experimental branch of the lab, help develop projects, and conduct wet‑lab experiments independently. The Researcher 2 will help guide and train other members of the lab as needed, will assist with lab ordering and research compliance, and will work with the principal investigator on lab SOPs. The Research Senior Associate will be both a technical expert and lab manager.

Skills

Wet‑lab Experiments

Required: Has experience with basic molecular and cell biology techniques including cell culture, western blotting, cloning, nucleic acid isolation, PCR/qPCR, transfection/infection of cells, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, proliferation assays. Has experience with animal husbandry or is willing to learn.

Preferred: Has experience with metabolic assays such as soluble metabolite isolation, heavy isotope metabolite labeling, Seahorse operation.

Data Analysis

Required: Can conduct basic data analysis including plotting data; can apply statistical tests.

Preferred: Can perform Gene Set Enrichment Analyses, curve‑fitting and IC50 analysis using GraphPad Prism.

Lab Management

Required: Collaborates well with others and has strong communication abilities; has experience establishing experimental set‑up and can adapt to new environments; has extensive knowledge of lab safety and research compliance; can independently manage basic lab operations.

Preferred: Has experience with lab SOPs, ordering, mentoring.

Minimum Required 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.

Additional Information

Location: Pelotonia Research Center (1040) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40Shift: 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.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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