Research Senior Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Research Senior Technician to join its Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub. This role involves leading and collaborating on molecular biology projects aimed at understanding lung cancer drug resistance, while providing opportunities for personal research endeavors, publishing, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cancer biology or equivalent.
• Experience with molecular and cellular techniques preferred.
• Team-oriented and strong documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments with tissue culture and mouse models.
• Optimize molecular biology assays such as qPCR and western blotting.
• Document experiments and prepare manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Biochemistry

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in cancer biology, biological sciences, or related field

Tools

Tissue culture

qPCR

Western blotting

Molecular biology assays

Job description

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Job Title

Research Senior Technician

Department

CCC | Sponsored Research

Join the Dynamic Team at the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH) under the direction of Dr. Carbone.

Position Overview: The laboratory of Dr. Parang is seeking a research senior technician with molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemistry experience to lead and collaborate on projects related to lung cancer drug resistance and identify new drug targets. As part of our highly collaborative team, employees will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects tailored to our research needs focusing, but not limited to, thoracic oncology and drug resistance, specifically for Dr. Parang’s laboratory. Dr. Parang is joining the Ohio State Faculty and looking for individuals to help him launch his laboratory. There are opportunities to help complete a number of projects and publish papers immediately.

Opportunities for Employees: We are committed to supporting employees in continuing their passions and advancing their educational and career goals. Depending on time and interest, employees are encouraged to apply for research grants to pursue their own projects.

Motivated Individuals: We seek driven individuals who thrive in a team setting and who are passionate about supporting our mission to understand lung cancer mechanisms and develop innovative treatments.

Our Mission: Our mission is simple yet profound: end cancer. We aim to improve and extend the quality of life for lung cancer patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Techniques: requires work with tissue culture, mouse models of cancer, and molecular biology assays like western blotting, qPCR, and cloning.
• Troubleshooting: Optimize molecular biology assays like western blotting and qPCR.
• Documentation: All team members are expected to meticulously document experiments, data, and analyses according to project and data storage guidelines.
• Lab Maintenance: Assist with lab maintenance, including equipment, ordering, compliance, etc.
• Participation in Research Meetings: Participate in research lab meetings both internally and externally as requested.
• Manuscript and grant preparation: Assist with manuscript and grant proposals especially related to methodology as directed by PI.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in cancer biology, biological sciences, or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires successful completion of a background check and completion of a pre-employment physical including drug screen
  
  

Desired Experience (Preferred But Not Required)

• Manuscript and grant writing experience.
• Experience with tissue culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and mouse models of cancer.
  
  

Commitment And Teamwork

• Support experiments, collaborate with fellow students and lab staff, report results, and prepare presentations.
• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.
  
  

Final Note: We strive to end cancer while enhancing and prolonging the lives of lung cancer patients.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

Additional Information

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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