Research Senior Associate- Neurological Surgery

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and 11 holidays

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Research Senior Associate in the Department of Medicine | Neurological Surgery. The role focuses on investigating epigenetic and metabolic pathways in brain tumors, including meningioma and glioma, with techniques spanning cell culture, histology, sequencing, and bioinformatics.

The successful candidate will design and manage projects, assist in grant proposals, and train staff while collaborating within a team to advance translational

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage research projects and contribute to grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Work independently to perform experiments and learn new techniques/protocols.
• Take lead in laboratory management, purchases, onboarding, and safety training.
• Oversee mouse colony management and provide scientific guidance to students and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Independent researcher

Education

Master's degree in Neuroscience or related Biological Sciences

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Cell culture

Histology/IHC

WB/PCR

Flow cytometry

Animal work

Job description

Job Title: Research Senior Associate

Department: Medicine | Neurological Surgery

A 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.

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

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.