Research Technician/Associate - Cancer Research/Molecular Biology (Columbus)

Society for Conservation Biology; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Ohio seeks a knowledgeable and organized individual to support daily operations in the Bishop Lab focusing on childhood cancer research. Responsibilities include managing resources, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and conducting research. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with experience in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of bench experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing, training, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage human, animal, and physical resources in the research unit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (IRB, IBC, and IACUC).
• Maintain laboratory organization and best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-directive

Creativity

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of science

Tools

Data management software

Word processing software

Job description

Dr. Alex Bishop Lab

The Bishop lab in the Center for Childhood Cancer Research studies cancer development, prevention and therapeutic targeting using genomics, molecular biology, cell biology and animal model techniques. The purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day operations of the Bishop Lab as well as performing bench-based research. They are responsible for assisting the PI and Bishop lab members in the implementation and performance of all aspects of their research. They are responsible for resource and protocol management of the research unit.

This position will interact closely with the PI and assist in regulatory compliance of animal and laboratory studies. This position works with investigators and lab staff to implement and maintain best research practices, manage funding, foster efficient and productive relationships with other groups, and interface with multiple NCH/RI departments/cores to coordinate efficient research efforts. Read more about the center at the link below:

Center for Childhood Cancer Research

Responsibilities

• Manages human, animal and physical resources associated with the research unit.
• Responsible for ensuring that the unit is IRB, IBC and IACUC compliant; maintains, updates, and implements guidelines and procedures; (directs and conducts training of all staff). Oversees regulatory processes for research staff.
• Responsible for maintaining overall laboratory organization and best practices.
• Assure all employee's actions and procedures adhere to the policies, procedures and regulations of the Research Institute.
• Responsible for carrying out portions of research studies in close collaboration with the PI.
• Responsible for management of animal (mouse) colony in close collaboration with the PI.
• Thorough knowledge of most basic molecular biology techniques including but not limited to:
• DNA/RNA/protein purification from tissues and cells.
• PCR genotyping; quantitative PCR; western immunoblotting; immunohistochemistry; cell culture and transfection.
• Genomic analysis and confocal microscopy capabilities are desirable.
• Specific experience in cancer biology is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of science required with at least 2 years of bench experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented; self-directive.
• Initiation, motivation, creativity.
• Strong writing, training and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of word processing and data management software.