Researcher 1

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Researcher 1 to perform scientific research in a high-containment virology laboratory, focusing on emerging and zoonotic viruses such as PRRSV, JEV, and WNV.

The role covers experimental design and execution across molecular virology, immunology, and genomics, data analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring, and collaboration on grant writing, all within BSL-2/BSL-2+ with potential BSL-3 work when trained.

Qualifications

• Experience in a virology laboratory.
• Publication of scientific papers.
• Presentation of scientific results at conferences.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting virology experiments and sequencing analyses.
• Developing and optimizing assays such as qPCR, RT-PCR, plaque assays.
• Analyzing data and preparing publication-quality figures and manuscripts.
• Contributing to grant writing, progress reports, and presentations.
• Training and mentoring students and staff on advanced virology and biosafety procedures.
• Coordinating lab operations, including SOPs and equipment.

Skills

Virology laboratory experience

Publication experience

Conference presentation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title

Researcher 1

Department

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences

Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for a Researcher 1 position. The Researcher 1 will perform scientific research in a high-containment virology laboratory specializing in emerging and zoonotic viruses, including porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), West Nile virus (WNV), and related viruses. The position requires participation in design, execution, and interpretation of complex molecular virology, immunology, and genomics experiments using BSL-2 and BSL-2+ containment facilities, as well as involvement in BSL-3 work when trained and cleared.

Duties

• designing and conducting experiments involving virus rescue, cell culture systems, viral growth kinetics, and next-generation sequencing
• developing and optimizing assays, including qPCR, RT-PCR, plaque assays, virus titration, flow cytometry, multiplex cytokine quantification, and genomic library preparation
• performing computational analysis of sequencing datasets and collaborating on bioinformatics interpretation
• analyzing and interpreting experimental data, preparing publication-quality figures, and drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• contributing to grant writing, progress reports, and presentations
• training and mentoring students, visiting scholars, and newly hired personnel on advanced virology and biosafety procedures
• coordinating lab operations, including reagent management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment oversight

Additional Information

Required Experience

• Experience in the virology laboratory.
• Publication of scientific papers.
• Presentation of scientific results at conferences.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in biosafety level 3 facility with virus research.

Working Conditions

Standing for extended periods; working at computer screens; working with sharps, hazardous chemicals, biohazardous, and if needed with animals.

Working Hours

Work hours will typically occur between normal business hours but may occasionally require some evenings, weekends and/or holiday hours.

Target Salary Range

$ 51,500.00 - $67,250.00 per year ; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location

Goss Laboratory (0180)

Position Type

Term (Fixed Term)

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.