Research Senior Associate- Neurological Surgery

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH invites applications for a full-time Research Senior Associate in the Neurological Surgery lab led by Dr. Joshua Casaos.

You will design, execute, and manage projects studying epigenetic and metabolic pathways in brain tumors, including meningioma and glioma. You will assist with grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference presentations, while supervising personnel, managing the mouse colony, and guiding undergraduates, graduates,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in neuroscience or related field required; 3 years experience with Bachelor's or 1 year with Master's.
• Ability to plan, execute, and manage research projects independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work in a collaborative lab.

Responsibilities

• Design, execution, and management of research projects.
• Assist in preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
• Oversee purchases and expenditures; onboarding/training of personnel; management of mouse colony; provide guidance to students and staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Independence

Education

Master's Degree in Neuroscience or related Biological Sciences

Tools

Cell culture

Histology

WB/PCR

Flow cytometry

Animal work

Job description

Research Senior Associate- Neurological Surgery## Department:Medicine | Neurological SurgeryA full-time research senior associate (1.0 FTE) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Joshua Casaos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery. The lab focuses on investigating targetable pathways at the epigenetic and metabolic level in brain tumors, including meningioma and glioma. Techniques and work include: cell culture, protein work, PCR, histology/IHC, multiplex, spatial sequencing, bioinformatics, and animal work. Role and duties include: The candidate will work in a collaborative team environment, while being expected to be a self-motivated investigator who can manage their time efficiently. The position will be responsible for design, execution, and management of research projects as well as assisting in the preparation of grant proposals, research manuscripts, and preparation of presentations at national and international conference/workshops. Must be able to work independently to carry out experiments and learn new techniques/protocols. The candidate will assume management and leadership roles within the laboratory, in particular overseeing purchases and expenditures, onboarding/training of research personnel on equipment and safety protocols, management of mouse colony, and oversight and provision of scientific guidance and technical expertise to undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellow, and staff.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Neuroscience or related Biological Sciences or equivalent wet lab experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Strong communication and teamwork skills a must.Experience in basic science research (cell culture, histology, WB/PCR, flow cytometry, animal work) is preferred.## Additional Information:## Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***